UVa to pay $9M in campus shooting UVa reaches $9M settlement with families of 2022 shooting victims
The families of slain UVa students and football players
"The settlements approved today is just one small step on this terrible road that these families are on,"
In the courtroom, as several of the victims' family members openly wept, Buckner told
"There was no other applicable insurance," Buckner told the judge.
Worrell asked Buckner if the families wanted to put on any evidence before he approved the agreement.
"The court is well aware of what happened and what amazing young men they were," replied Buckner, declining to offer more than a brief summary indicating the families' approval.
"None of the families are happy to be here today," said Buckner. "These settlements bring closure."
Davis, Chandler and Perry were killed the night of
The incident sparked outpourings of grief at UVa and in the surrounding
In the aftermath, the school and community made ample use of the phrase "UVa strong" while also grappling with the grim revelation that UVa had received prior warnings about the gunman,
Additionally, Jones had failed to notify the school that he had previously been convicted of carrying a concealed weapon.
Now charged with three counts of aggravated murder, he faces a trial in January that could result in life behind bars.
"If they went to trial, maybe they would have gotten less because they might not have been able to prove liability," said Goodman. "And the university doesn't have to undergo a trial and have a spotlight shone on their actions and lack of actions."
The settlements have been approved by
"We will forever remember the impact that Devin, Lavel, and D'Sean had on our community, and we are grateful for the moments they spent in our presence uplifting UVA through their time in the classroom and on the football field," reads the statement.
UVa reaches settlement in 2022 shooting UVa reaches $9M settlement with families of 2022 shooting victims 'The settlements approved today is just one small step on this terrible road that these families are on'
New rule could make it harder to join Citizens Insurance
Advisor News
Annuity News
Health/Employee Benefits News
Life Insurance News