Opinion
03 MDL 1570 (GBD) (SN)
02-18-2020
IN RE: TERRORIST ATTACKS ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
JUDGMENT This document relates to:
Ashton et al v. al Qaeda Islamic Army, et al., 02 Civ. 6977 (GBD) (SN)
Bauer et al v. al Qaeda Islamic Army, et al., 02 Civ. 7236 (GBD) (SN)
Burlingame v. Bin Laden, et al., 02 Civ. 7230 (GBD) (SN)
Cheryl Rivelli, et al V. Islamic Republic of Iran, 18 Civ. 11878 (GBD) (SN)
It is, ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED: That for the reasons stated in the Court's Memorandum Decision and Order dated February 14, 2020, Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn's January 21, 2020 Report and Recommendation (the "Report"), recommending that this Court grant in part and deny in part Plaintiffs' motions; (Report, ECF No.5701, at 10), is adopted, as it pertains to Plaintiffs Christopher Dowdell, Willima Dowdell, Matthew Dowdell, Dayna Spordone, Christopher Michael Ruggieri, Phylicia Ruggieri, Justin Sivin, and Donald Scause. Plaintiffs motion for Final Judgments (ECF Nos. 5402, 5407, 5420, and 5428), are granted as they pertain to Christopher Dowdell, Willima Dowdell, Matthew Dowdell, Dayna Spordone, Christopher Michael Ruggieri, Phylicia Ruggieri, Justin Sivin, and Donald Scause. it is
ORDERED that the Plaintiffs identified in the attached Exhibit A are awarded judgment for pain and suffering damages as set forth in Exhibit A; and it is
ORDERED that prejudgment interest is awarded to be calculated at a rate of 4.96 percent per annum, all interest compounded annually over the same period; and it is
ORDERED that the Plaintiffs not appearing on Exhibit A and who were not previously awarded damages awards may submit in later stages applications for solatium and/or economic damages awards that may be approved on the same basis as currently approved for those Plaintiffs Appearing on Exhibit A or in prior filings. Dated: New York, New York
February 18, 2020
RUBY J. KRAJICK
Clerk of Court
BY: /s/ _________
Deputy Clerk
EXHIBIT A
| 9/11 Decedent | Plaintiff | Relationship | Solatium DamagesAmount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Magee | Christopher Dowdell | Stepchild | $4,250,000 |
| 2 | Brian Magee | William Dowdell | Stepchild | $4,250,000 |
| 3 | Brian Magee | Matthew Dowdell | Stepchild | $8,500,000 |
| 4 | Milton Bustillo | Dayna Spordone | Stepchild | $8,500,000 |
| 5 | Joseph Rivelli, Jr. | Christopher MichaelRuggieri | Stepchild | $8,500,000 |
| 6 | Joseph Rivelli, Jr. | Phylicia Ruggieri | Stepchild | $4,250,000 |
| 7 | Joel Miller | Justin Sivin | Stepchild | $4,250,000 |
| 9 | Dennis Scauso | Donald Scauso | Stepchild | $8,500,000 |