Texas Veterans Parade Tragedy Lawsuit Settled for 26

26 Settle Suit in Texas Veterans Parade Crash That Killed 4
Associated Press
By BETSY BLANEY
LUBBOCK, Texas
Jan 16, 2015

Twenty-six people who were hurt or had family members killed when a freight train struck a veterans parade float in Midland two years ago have settled their lawsuit against Union Pacific Railroad, both sides said Friday.

Lawyer Kevin Glasheen, who represents the families, said the settlement is confidential but they "are very satisfied." The families of two of the four veterans killed in the November 2012 crash were part of the agreement. Many others were injured.

"It's sufficient to give them security and comfort in their lives," Glasheen said of the settlement amount.

Union Pacific spokesman Jeff DeGraff confirmed a settlement in an email but declined to give details or comment further. A trial involving 17 plaintiffs who are not part of the settlement is set for Jan. 26.

Just before the crash, the parade float filled with wounded veterans and their spouses was inching across a railroad track when the crossing gates began to lower and a freight train bore down on them, its horn blaring. Some of those seated on the float jumped off just moments before the train — traveling at more than 60 mph — crashed into the flatbed truck.
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