More Delays For GREAT WHITE Nightclub Fire Victims' Settlements
November 17, 2008The Providence Journal reports that the victims of GREAT WHITE nightclub fire will have to wait until at least next spring to receive any of their settlement money.
A federal magistrate judge, David L. Martin, met this afternoon with lawyers for the victims and the dozens of parties they sued in connection with the February 2003 fire. Representatives of both sides said they'd reached agreement on the next steps to be followed as they try to wrap up the litigation.
Providence lawyer William A. Poore will be appointed special master on behalf of the 181 minors who are slated to receive part of the $176 million that has been offered to settle the 11 federal lawsuits brought by those who lost loved ones or suffered injuries in the fire.
Read the entire report from The Providence Journal.
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