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New York Times
2 days ago
- New York Times
Michigan State U. to Pay Nearly $30 Million to 3 Survivors of Campus Shooting
Michigan State University has agreed to pay a total of nearly $30 million to three students who survived a shooting on campus in 2023 in which three other students were killed, lawyers announced on Tuesday. The university agreed to pay $14.2 million to Nathan Statly, who was shot in the head during the attack on Feb. 13, 2023; $13 million to Yukai (John) Hao, who was paralyzed after being shot in the back; and $2.5 million to Troy Forbush, who was shot in the chest, lawyers at Grewal Law and Gruel Mills Nims & Pylman said in a news release announcing the settlements. The settlements came after negotiations between lawyers for the university and for the three men, who had put the university on notice in 2023 about potential lawsuits. In a statement, the university declined to comment on the specifics of the settlements, but said, 'We truly hope reaching a resolution helps provide some measure of relief, support and care to impacted individuals and their families.' On the night of the shooting, the gunman, later identified as Anthony McRae, 43, opened fire shortly before 8:30 p.m. at Berkey Hall, home to the university's College of Social Science, and killed two students there, according to the authorities. He then moved to the Michigan State student union, where he killed a third student. The two buildings, which are minutes apart on Grand River Avenue, were unlocked and open to the public. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
The Independent
2 days ago
- The Independent
Michigan State settles with 3 survivors of 2023 mass shooting for $30M
Michigan State University has reached settlements worth about $30 million with three students who survived a mass shooting in 2023, attorneys said Tuesday. Three students were killed and five more were wounded when a man with no connection to the school fired shots inside two buildings. Michigan State agreed to a $14.2 million settlement with Nathan Statly; $13 million with Yukai 'John' Hao; and $2.5 million with Troy Forbush, according to lawyers at Grewal Law and Gruel Mills Nims & Pylman. 'While the university cannot comment on any specific settlements, we truly hope reaching a resolution helps provide some measure of relief, support and care to impacted individuals and their families,' Michigan State said. Statly was shot in the head, Hao was paralyzed after being shot in the back, and Forbush was shot in the chest. Three students were killed: Brian Fraser, Arielle Anderson and Alexandria Verner. Their families reached settlements with Michigan State in late 2023. The gunman, Anthony McRae, 43, killed himself after being confronted by police that night, nearly 4 miles (6 kilometers) from the East Lansing campus.
Associated Press
2 days ago
- Associated Press
Michigan State settles with 3 survivors of 2023 mass shooting for $30M
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State University has reached settlements worth about $30 million with three students who survived a mass shooting in 2023, attorneys said Tuesday. Three students were killed and five more were wounded when a man with no connection to the school fired shots inside two buildings. Michigan State agreed to a $14.2 million settlement with Nathan Statly; $13 million with Yukai 'John' Hao; and $2.5 million with Troy Forbush, according to lawyers at Grewal Law and Gruel Mills Nims & Pylman. 'While the university cannot comment on any specific settlements, we truly hope reaching a resolution helps provide some measure of relief, support and care to impacted individuals and their families,' Michigan State said. Statly was shot in the head, Hao was paralyzed after being shot in the back, and Forbush was shot in the chest. Three students were killed: Brian Fraser, Arielle Anderson and Alexandria Verner. Their families reached settlements with Michigan State in late 2023. The gunman, Anthony McRae, 43, killed himself after being confronted by police that night, nearly 4 miles (6 kilometers) from the East Lansing campus.
