Fairness for 9/11 Families Technical Fix Act
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Overview
This bill makes a technical correction to the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to clarify how payments are made to a specific group of plaintiffs affected by the September 11th attacks. It specifically addresses ‘Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors,’ defined as those involved in a lawsuit related to the 650 Fifth Avenue property, and ensures they receive payments in future rounds, provided they previously opted out of conditional payment arrangements. The bill clarifies that individuals who already participated in the Fund or whose assets are linked to those involved in the lawsuit are exempt from this change.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘Havlish Settling Judgment Creditor’ based on a specific lawsuit.
- Excludes individuals who previously participated in the Fund or whose assets are linked to the lawsuit from this technical fix.
- Requires the release of funds previously held in escrow for Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors.
- Ensures Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors are eligible for future payments under the same rules as other claimants.
- Amends Section 404 of the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act.
Who is affected
- Families of victims of the September 11th attacks (specifically, those identified in the 650 Fifth Avenue lawsuit)
- The United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund
- Lawyers and legal representatives involved in the 650 Fifth Avenue lawsuit
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