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Grenfell cladding company reaches settlement with families
The Grenfell Memorial Wall in the grounds of Kensington Aldridge Academy. Picture date: Tuesday February 16, 2021.
HUNDREDS of survivors, residents and family members bereaved by the devastating Grenfell Tower fire agreed a settlement of civil claims from several companies today.
Cladding giant Arconic said it was among the firms involved in the High Court case and confirmed it had reached a settlement with more than 900 people.
The company also agreed to “contribute to a restorative justice project to benefit the community affected by the fire.”
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