New York judge rejects Ground Zero dust pay-out deal
A US judge says a proposed $657m (£437m) deal for people who worked at New York's Ground Zero following the 9/11 terror attacks is too small.
Some 10,000 rescue workers and police officers are suing New York City, saying they suffered health problems working in the dust and debris.
Federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein said that he did not think the agreement represented a sufficient sum of money.
He said further negotiations were needed for a fair deal.
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Some 10,000 rescue workers and police officers are suing New York City, saying they suffered health problems working in the dust and debris.
Federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein said that he did not think the agreement represented a sufficient sum of money.
He said further negotiations were needed for a fair deal.