But the largest settlement, to resolve property and personal injury claims of more than a dozen residents of the working-class neighborhood, is $20 million. "The victims of the 27th Street fireworks explosion have endured unimaginable pain and trauma that will last a lifetime," Price said. City Controller Kenneth Mejia's office calculated that, as of February, the explosion has cost the city close to $10.5 million. The settlements would cover many of those residents, according to city officials. _____©2024 Los Angeles Times.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 03, 2024 14:26 UTC