Although some of the parties that lawyers consider most culpable have yet to enter into settlements, attorneys for those killed and injured as a result of the fire are anticipating that the civil lawsuits pending in U.S. District Court can be wrapped up during the next several months, without a trial. They've told clients that their "goal" is to distribute the proceeds by the end of December.

There are still claims against the State of Rhode Island and the Town of West Warwick that would need to be resolved before the victims' lawsuits can be terminated �� claims that, if settled, might require General Assembly and/or voter approval.
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