"Over 10,000 Ground Zero Plaintiffs Settle for $817 Million"

"Attorneys representing the 10,043 eligible plaintiffs who were injured by exposure to toxics while working in rescue, recovery and debris removal operations at the World Trade Center following the 9/11 terrorist attacks confirmed today that they have met the 95 percent opt-in threshold required in their agreement with the City of New York and its contractors.

As a result, the $712.5 million settlement is officially effective, Matthew Garrettson announced today. "

Environment News Service had the story November 19, 2010.

Source: ENS, 11/22/2010