Orange County DA Announces Up to $100 Million Claims Program for Garden Grove Evacuees
The district attorney's office has concluded its criminal investigation and is seeking a civil resolution with GKN Aerospace, offering up to $100 million for evacuated residents and businesses.
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Orange County DA Announces Up to $100 Million Claims Program for Garden Grove Evacuees
The Orange County District Attorney's Office has announced a claims program of up to $100 million to compensate residents and businesses evacuated in Garden Grove, according to Telemundo 52. The program follows the conclusion of the criminal investigation, and the office now seeks a civil resolution with GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems Inc.
The administrative notice, instituted by the district attorney's office, outlines monetary relief of up to $100 million for evacuated residents and businesses. The case is classified as civil, and the respondent is GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems Inc.
The event remains open and developing, according to the report.
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