Judge Counsels 9/11 Workers to Settle
July 27, 2010
Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein, who approved a settlement of up to $712.5 million for more than 10,000 plaintiffs at a hearing in Manhattan in June, appeared before an audience of about 100 people at the Michael J. Petrides School in Staten Island. Also on hand were Matthew L. Garretson, the administrator of the claims; Kenneth R. Feinberg, who will hear appeals from plaintiffs who disagree with the individual ...