# Judge approves $106M settlement for deaths in 2019 Hard Rock Hotel collapse

A judge has approved a $106 million settlement related to the 2019 Hard Rock Hotel collapse in New Orleans, which killed three people and injured dozens. The funds will compensate victims and families, closing a major legal chapter in the disaster that also halted construction and raised questions about safety oversight.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/06/hard-rock-hotel-collapse-settlement) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:13:08 GMT