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World Trade Center Litigation
- The Battle of 9/11 Ailing First Responders
- When Heroes Get Sick - Part 2, Lee Ielpi
- When Heroes Get Sick - Part 1, Andrew Porazzo
- September 11th Firefighter Gets New Lung & Regains Spirits
- Judge Hellerstein Finally Sets Trial Dates For WTC Lawsuits
- Can the Economic Crisis Deter the 9/11 Memorial from being completed?
- Scars from 9/11 In Memoriam
- 7th Anniversary of 9/11 Evokes a Multitude of Feelings
- Charity for 9/11 Firefighters Fail’s to Live up to Promises
- Injuries already occurring a mist the new WTC building
- City Questions 9/11 Workers’ Claims of Illness
General
Legal News
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NY judge signs off on deal for 9/11 responders
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U.S. District Court Approves Ground Zero Health Settlement
– The New York Times -
Judge OKs Deal For Sept. 11 Responders
– National Public Radio NPR -
Judge Approves $712.5 Million Settlement for 9/11 Health Claims
– Bloomberg Businessweek -
More cash is put on the table for sick Sept. 11 first responders in new plan
– NY Daily News -
9/11 settlement now up to claimants
– United Press International (UPI) -
World Trade Center settlement approved
– United Press International (UPI) -
NY judge signs off on deal for 9/11 responders
– The Washington Post -
Hellerstein Approves Respiratory Illness Settlement for 9/11 Workers – New York Law Journal
Firm Library
WTC Settlement News
U.S. District Court Approves Ground Zero Health Settlement
– The New York Times
(June 23, 2010) A federal judge formally approved a settlement on Wednesday between the city and workers who say their health was damaged during rescue and cleanup operations at ground zero, allowing the agreement to move forward to a vote by more than 10,000 plaintiffs. Read more…
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Metlife Critical Injury Insurance FAQs
Metlife Critical Injury Insurance FAQs
- What is MetLife’s Critical Injury Insurance?
- If I don’t agree to participate in the settlement, can I still get the MetLife Critical Injury Policy?
- How does the MetLife Critical Injury Insurance work?
- What if I am diagnosed with a covered cancer?
- Will I need to prove that my cancer was caused by my exposure to Ground Zero dust or a result of my work at Ground Zero?
- How do I enroll?
- Why do I need to designate a beneficiary? Can I change the beneficiary at any point in time?
- Has this Insurance been approved by the New York State Insurance Department?
- What if I have more questions?
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World Trade Center Litigation
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Videos
World Trade Center Litigation:
- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Questions 9/11 Health Claims Hearing
- Nadler Questions at 9/11 Health Claims Hearing
- Conyers Questions at 9/11 Health Claims Hearing