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Suits over bridge collapse in Minnesota are settled

Journal Staff and Wire Report

Published: November 7, 2009

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Victims and the families of those killed in the Interstate 35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis in 2007 agreed yesterday to settle their lawsuits against a construction company that was resurfacing the span at the time.

About 130 people are affected by the settlement with Progressive Contractors Inc., attorneys said. Financial awards for victims will be kept confidential. Thirteen people died in the collapse, and 145 were injured.

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