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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.
CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Three MSU mass shooting victims reach $29.75 million settlement
Three of those who were injured during a shooting on Michigan State University's campus have reached a financial settlement with the East Lansing school, their respective lawyers announced. Three students were killed, and five others seriously injured, when a shooter opened fire on the campus on Feb. 13, 2023. The campus is working on plans for a permanent memorial to honor those who died. Nathan Statly and Troy Forbush, both of whom were among the injured, were represented in the litigation by Grewal Law Founder and Managing Partner Mick Grewal and Senior Litigation Attorney Scott Weidenfeller. Yukai "John" Hao, a Chinese international student who was also injured, was represented in the litigation by Gruel Mills Principal and Senior Litigation Attorney William Azkoul. "These settlements bring closure to one chapter of these survivors' healing journeys," a press release from the legal firm said. A $14.25 million settlement was agreed upon for Statly. He was shot in the head, and the injuries resulted in the need for extensive medical treatment and ongoing care, his attorney said. Statly was a junior studying environmental biology and zoology at the time of the shooting. A $13 million settlement was agreed upon for Hao. MSU has additionally agreed to waive tuition, room and board for completion of his undergraduate and graduate degrees from MSU. He was left paralyzed from the chest down after being struck by a bullet in his back, his attorney said. Hao was a junior studying economics at the time of the shooting. A $2.5 million settlement was agreed upon for Forbush. He was shot in the chest, resulting in surgery and follow-up therapy, his attorney said. He was a junior with a double major in music education and vocal performance at the time of the shooting. In response to the settlement, the MSU communications office issued the following statement: "Michigan State University understands the depth of the impact of the events of February 13 and extends our deepest condolences to those injured and to their families and loved ones. Our university community stands with them and continues to work with them as they heal and recover from the tragedy. 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."
