$3.8 Million

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A teenage girl suffered severe burns to her neck, arms, back and legs when her New York City shelter apartment caught on fire. She had multiple skin grafts and surgeries as a result of the burns. The settlement was reached in New York County.

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First observed: August 27, 2026

Last checked: September 17, 2026

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