Nearly $9M settlement offered to nursing home residents moved to a warehouse during Hurricane Ida.

Nearly $9 million has been offered in a settlement to 427 former Louisiana nursing home residents who were moved to a poorly equipped warehouse during Hurricane Ida in 2021. The nursing homes' owner, Bob Dean Jr., faced criminal charges and agreed to pay $8.2 million to the federal government. Residents faced harsh conditions, including leaking ceilings and insufficient food and water. Those who do not contest the settlement amounts can expect payments within a few weeks, while a hearing is scheduled for January for those challenging the settlement.

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