Watch lawyer present $997 million settlement for Surfside victims. Hear judge’s reaction
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Staggering Surfside Settlement: $997 million
In a surprisingly swift resolution of the Champlain Towers South class-action lawsuit, relatives of the victims and survivors of the Surfside condo collapse have reached a settlement that will pay them nearly $1 billion, a state court judge was told Wednesday.
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Watch lawyer present $997 million settlement for Surfside victims. Hear judge’s reaction
Relatives of victims and survivors of the Surfside condo collapse will receive $997 million under a legal settlement presented Wednesday to a Miami-Dade judge.
Harley S. Tropin, a lawyer representing the plaintiffs, shared the news in Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Michael Hanzman’s courtroom.
“We can’t repair, but we can bring some measure of closure, some money back to the victims so that they can get on with their lives the best they can,” he said.
Hanzman’s reaction: “Jesus.”
“I know, incredible news,” Tropin responded.
Watch the exchange in the above video.
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This story was originally published May 11, 2022 at 7:48 PM.
