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Judge approves $106 million settlement over deadly 2019 Hard Rock Hotel collapse in New Orleans
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Key Points:
- A judge approved a $106 million settlement to resolve lawsuits related to the 2019 Hard Rock Hotel collapse in New Orleans that killed three people and caused property damage.
- The collapse occurred during construction of the 18-story hotel, and although a grand jury declined to indict anyone, multiple lawsuits were filed, including one by the City of New Orleans.
- The lawsuits, consolidated into a single case with 490 plaintiffs and 21 defendants, included injured workers and affected businesses and had been pending for over six years.
- The settlement was approved by Orleans Parish Civil District Court Judge Kern Reese and will be distributed to claimants by a special master.
- Plaintiffs' co-lead counsel Mark Glago expressed satisfaction with the settlement, highlighting its significance for those impacted by the tragedy.
