Hard Rock Hotel Collapse Settlement Finalized | Los Angeles News

After six years of legal battles, a $106 million settlement has finally been approved in the aftermath of the 2019 Hard Rock Hotel collapse in New Orleans — a catastrophic structural failure that killed three people, injured dozens, and damaged surrounding buildings. The deal resolves a massive consolidated lawsuit involving 490 plaintiffs against 21 defendants, including owners and contractors. Though no criminal charges were filed, civil claims piled up for victims, businesses, and affected residents. A court-appointed special master will now oversee distribution of funds to eligible claimants, bringing long-awaited closure to families and survivors as the city heals from the tragedy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/44dc186ddc448132 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews