Judge giving both sides more time in Yarnell wrongful death lawsuit
Jun 8, 2015, 9:42 AM | Updated: 9:42 am
(AP Photo)
(AP Photo)
PHOENIX — The judge presiding over a wrongful-death lawsuit stemming from
the 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire is giving the sides additional time they requested to
try to reach a possible settlement.
The Daily Courier in Prescott reported that U.S. District
Judge John Tuchi last week extended his previous order postponing proceedings in
the case.
A dozen Granite Mountain Hotshots’ families sued Arizona public agencies last
year, seeking a definitive answer on what caused the deaths of 19 members of the
crew.
The lawsuit also sought damages for funeral costs, pain and suffering, and
lost income.
The lawyers have said settlement talks have been complicated by a separate but
related case that imposed fines and citations on the state Forestry Division.
Tucci ordered attorneys to submit a status report by July 6.
