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November 9, 2009

Firm settles suit over bridge collapse

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Victims and the families of those killed in the Interstate 35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis in 2007 agreed Friday to settle their lawsuits against a construction company that was resurfacing the span at the time.

About 130 people are affected by the settlement with Progressive Contractors Inc., attorneys said. Hennepin County Judge Deborah Hedlund, who approved the agreement, said financial awards for victims will be kept confidential. Thirteen people died in the collapse and 145 were injured.


 
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