26 settle suit in Midland veterans parade crash that killed 4
LUBBOCK, Texas — Twenty-six people who were hurt or had family members killed when a freight train struck a veterans parade float in Midland two years ago have settled their lawsuit against Union Pacific Railroad, both sides said Friday.
Lawyer Kevin Glasheen, who represents the families, said the settlement is confidential but they “are very satisfied.” The families of two of the four veterans killed in the November 2012 crash were part of the agreement. Many others were injured.
“It’s sufficient to give them security and comfort in their lives,” Glasheen said of the settlement amount.
Union Pacific spokesman Jeff DeGraff confirmed a settlement in an email but declined to give details or comment further. A trial involving 17 plaintiffs who are not part of the settlement is set for Jan. 26.
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