Deadline expires on 9/11 health lawsuits

NEW YORK

Monday was the deadline for them to drop any lawsuit and to give up all future rights to sue for their 9/11 injuries.

Those who accepted the terms will still be able to qualify for the federal victims compensation fund.

Those who insist on suing will not be allowed to benefit from the fund.

U.S. lawmakers set aside $2.76 billion last winter to compensate people who developed illnesses after spending time at ground zero.

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