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Judge Delays Ruling On WTC Settlement - Ozarks First

Sat, 2010-03-13 21:50

Judge Delays Ruling On WTC Settlement
Ozarks First
(New York, NY) -- Approval of a possible settlement for nearly ten-thousand Ground Zero workers has been postponed by a judge in New York. ...

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“Ground Zero” Workers' Settlement Within Reach - NTDTV

Sat, 2010-03-13 21:29

“Ground Zero” Workers' Settlement Within Reach
NTDTV
US District Judge Alvin Hellerstein said he'll hear testimony next week from some of those who first responded to the attacks. Among those first responders ...

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Results tagged “911lawsuit” - Gothamist

Sat, 2010-03-13 18:15

Gothamist

Results tagged “911lawsuit”
Gothamist
While his approval isn't needed, Judge Alvin Hellerstein wants some plaintiffs to testify at a "fairness hearing"—and he's also considering cutting the ...

9/11 workers to get settlement - Manhattan Style (blog)

Sat, 2010-03-13 17:39

Manhattan Style (blog)

9/11 workers to get settlement
Manhattan Style (blog)
Over 10000 employees who assisted in the cleanup efforts of the World Trade Center following the 9/11 attacks are set to receive $657 million in settlement ...

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Settlement could end lawsuits from 9-11 - News 10 Now

Sat, 2010-03-13 16:46

News 10 Now

Settlement could end lawsuits from 9-11
News 10 Now
We could see the end to thousands of lawsuits filed by workers at Ground Zero, who say breathing the toxic air at the site made them sick. ...

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New York City settles with 9/11 responders - Burlington Hawk Eye

Sat, 2010-03-13 16:45

New York City settles with 9/11 responders
Burlington Hawk Eye
The parties will present the settlement Friday to US District Court Judge Alvin Hellerstein. Generally, the workers claim the city and its contractors did ...

Some Plaintiffs Say They'll Vote No on Ground Zero Health Settlement - WNYC

Sat, 2010-03-13 16:39

Some Plaintiffs Say They'll Vote No on Ground Zero Health Settlement
WNYC
AP Source: Colo. woman held in terror probe by Beth Fertig NEW YORK, NY March 13, 2010 —Thousands of rescue workers who claim they were sickened after the ...

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Barriers Still Linger for Ground Zero Settlement - TopNews United States

Sat, 2010-03-13 15:30

TopNews United States

Barriers Still Linger for Ground Zero Settlement
TopNews United States
Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein, of the United States District Court in Manhattan, has said clearly that he aims to play a role in assuring that individuals get ...

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WTC Captive Reaches Settlement of 9/11 Rescue and Debris Removal Claims - PR-CANADA.net (press release)

Sat, 2010-03-13 14:13

WTC Captive Reaches Settlement of 9/11 Rescue and Debris Removal Claims
PR-CANADA.net (press release)
WTC Captive acknowledges the hard work and diligence of Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein and his Special Masters in overseeing this litigation, ...

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Judge Wants to Hear From Sick WTC Workers Before Voting Begins on $657M Settlement - FOXNews

Sat, 2010-03-13 13:43

Judge Wants to Hear From Sick WTC Workers Before Voting Begins on $657M Settlement
FOXNews
Even as city officials and the plaintiffs' lawyers vowed the settlement would meet approval, Manhattan federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein urged caution. ...

Many WTC Responders Show Early Signs Of Heart Ills - WCBS-TV New York

Sat, 2010-03-13 13:29

Many WTC Responders Show Early Signs Of Heart Ills
WCBS-TV New York
Judge Alvin Hellerstein says any final deal will likely include limitations on how much of the money can go to attorneys in the case. ...

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Ground Zero workers torn over settlement - UPI.com

Sat, 2010-03-13 12:52

UPI.com

Ground Zero workers torn over settlement
UPI.com
NEW YORK, March 13 (UPI) -- Workers injured in the cleanup of Ground Zero in New York say they have mixed feelings about a settlement deal with the city ...

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$657M WTC-payout judge: Not so fast! - New York Post

Sat, 2010-03-13 11:55

New York Post

$657M WTC-payout judge: Not so fast!
New York Post
Even as city officials and the plaintiffs' lawyers vowed the settlement would meet approval, Manhattan federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein urged caution. ...

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Attorneys for 9/11 Rescue, Recovery and Debris Removal Workers Reach ... - PR-CANADA.net (press release)

Sat, 2010-03-13 11:28

Attorneys for 9/11 Rescue, Recovery and Debris Removal Workers Reach ...
PR-CANADA.net (press release)
There will be an open hearing Friday, March 12 at 2:00 PM in the court room of Federal District Court Judge Alfred Hellerstein of the Southern District of ...

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11000 Ground Zero rescue, cleanup workers to share 657 million dollars ... - Oneindia

Sat, 2010-03-13 10:34

11000 Ground Zero rescue, cleanup workers to share 657 million dollars ...
Oneindia
According to reports, the proposal, presented to Manhattan federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein, must be approved by 95 percent of the firefighters, ...

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Editorial: Insult to 9/11 injury - New York Daily News

Sat, 2010-03-13 10:21

Editorial: Insult to 9/11 injury
New York Daily News
Manhattan Federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein, who has shepherded the cases, appears to understand it would be far out of bounds to let the lawyers walk away ...

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The lawyers' payday? - New York Post

Sat, 2010-03-13 09:28

New York Post

The lawyers' payday?
New York Post
But the agreement hardly marks the end of this litigation game: The lawyers must first convince Judge Alvin Hellerstein to approve the deal -- and he's ...

WTC cleanup crew faces payout dilemma - Winnipeg Free Press

Sat, 2010-03-13 09:24

WTC cleanup crew faces payout dilemma
Winnipeg Free Press
US District Judge Alvin Hellerstein, who must approve the settlement, said at a hearing Friday that he needed time to ensure the deal is fair. ...

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Lawyers from 3 different firms stand to collect $200M if 9/11 settlement goes ... - New York Daily News

Sat, 2010-03-13 09:18

New York Daily News

Lawyers from 3 different firms stand to collect $200M if 9/11 settlement goes ...
New York Daily News
Lawyers representing 10000 plaintiffs seeking compensation for illnesses caused by working at Ground Zero will be the ...

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Victims' approval of Ground Zero settlement seen [Newsday, Melville, NY] - Insurance News Net (press release)

Sat, 2010-03-13 08:18

Victims' approval of Ground Zero settlement seen [Newsday, Melville, NY]
Insurance News Net (press release)
"This will not be a giveaway," said US District Judge Alvin Hellerstein, telling a packed courtroom that the deal finessed a raft of medical issues, ...

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