Kern Reese

Kern Reese is a judge who recently approved a $106 million settlement related to the deadly 2019 collapse of the Hard Rock Hotel construction project in New Orleans. The collapse, which occurred in October 2019, resulted in the deaths of three people and caused damage to nearby properties. Despite a grand jury's decision not to indict anyone, numerous lawsuits were filed stemming from the incident. Judge Reese's approval of the settlement brings an end to a protracted legal battle that has spanned several years. This development is significant as it provides financial resolution for the victims and their families, concluding a major legal chapter concerning the tragic structural failure. The settlement's approval marks a crucial step in addressing the aftermath of the disaster.