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Judge Approves $106m Settlement Over Deadly 2019 Hard Rock Hotel Collapse
Settlement ends years-long legal battle over collapse of 18-story hotel that was under construction in New Orleans

TL;DR
- A $106 million settlement was approved by a judge for the 2019 Hard Rock Hotel collapse in New Orleans.
- The collapse of the 18-story hotel under construction killed three people and damaged nearby property.
- The legal battle involved 490 plaintiffs, including injured workers and affected businesses, against 21 defendants.
- The case had been pending for over six years.
- The settlement funds will be distributed by a special master.