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Bechtel Corporation
Big Dig Tunnel Collapse Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Date: 09/30/2008 (Date of Announcement)
Misconduct Type: Poor Contract Performance
Enforcement Agency: Non-Governmental
Contracting Party: Multiple Agencies
Court Type: Civil
Amount: Unknown
Disposition: Settlement
Synopsis: The family of Milena Del Valle, who was killed in July 2006 when a portion of the Big Dig tunnel ceiling collapsed, settled a wrongful death lawsuit for more than $28 million with 15 defendants, including Bechtel/Parsons Brinckerhoff. See related Bechtel Corporation instances “NTSB Report on July 2006 Big Dig Tunnel Ceiling Collapse” and “Construction Mismanagement on the Boston Central Artery/ Tunnel Project.”
