Judge approves $106M settlement over deadly 2019 Hard Rock Hotel collapse

ABC News (US)IndependentCenter3 hr. ago

A judge has approved a $106 million settlement to resolve a lengthy legal dispute stemming from the 2019 partial collapse of a Hard Rock Hotel under construction in New Orleans. The incident killed three people and caused damage to surrounding properties. Although a grand jury declined to indict any individuals involved, multiple lawsuits were filed, including one by the city of New Orleans against the building owners, their partners, and contractors. These cases were consolidated into a single lawsuit involving 490 plaintiffs, including injured workers and affected businesses, suing 21 defendants. After more than six years of litigation, the settlement was finalized and approved by Orleans Parish Civil District Court Judge Kern Reese.

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The Washington TimesParty-alignedCenter4 hr. ago

A judge approved a $106 million settlement in a long-running legal case related to the 2019 partial collapse of a Hard Rock Hotel under construction in New Orleans. The incident killed three people and damaged surrounding properties. Although a grand jury declined to charge any parties, multiple lawsuits were filed, including one by the City of New Orleans. Over 490 plaintiffs, including injured workers and affected businesses, sued 21 defendants. The case, led by co-counsel Mark Glago, had been ongoing for more than six years. The settlement, approved by Judge Kern Reese, will be managed by a special master for distribution.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual update on a legal settlement without overtly favoring any political side. It reports on the outcome of a court decision and the involvement of multiple stakeholders without taking a clear ideological stance. While the topic involves legal accountability and public harm