A judge approved a settlement of $106 million on August 6, 2026, concluding a lengthy legal dispute related to the 2019 collapse of the Hard Rock Hotel under construction in New Orleans. The incident, which occurred in October 2019, resulted in the deaths of three individuals and caused damage to nearby properties. Following the collapse, a grand jury chose not to indict anyone, although various lawsuits were initiated, including one from the city of New Orleans in August 2020 against the building owners, their partners, and contractors.
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Judge Approves $106 Million Settlement in Hard Rock Hotel Collapse Case
A judge has approved a $106 million settlement regarding the 2019 collapse of the Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans, which resulted in three fatalities. The settlement concludes a protracted legal battle involving multiple lawsuits, including one filed by the city of New Orleans.
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