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MSU Settles with shooting victims
Michigan State University settled with victims of a mass shooting years ago to the tune of almost $30 million. While the case is similar to the Oxford High School shooting, the district never paid victims in its own case. Why?
EAST LANSING, Mich. (FOX 2) - Three students who survived being shot in the 2023 Michigan State University shooting reached nearly $30 million in settlements with the school, the law firms representing them announced Tuesday.
Eight people were shot by a gunman who opened fire at the university on Feb. 13, 2023 before turning the gun on himself. Five people were wounded, while three were killed.
By the numbers:
Grewal Law, representing Nathan Statly and Troy Forbush, secured almost $17 million for their clients, who were both critically injured.
Statly who suffered severe brain injuries after being shot in the head, reached a $14.25 million settlement, while Forbush, who suffered a gunshot wound to the chest that damaged his lung, received a $2.5 million settlement.
Another survivor who was paralyzed from the chest down after being shot in the back, Yukai "John" Hao, received a $13 million settlement through Gruel Mills Nims & Pylman.
As part of Hao's agreement, the university will also waive tuition, room and board, and provide health insurance for him as he completes his undergraduate and graduate degrees at the school.
Family of MSU shooting victim Alexandria Verner reaches $5 million settlement with school
A release from Attorney David Femminineo said the case was "never about blaming Michigan State University" for the shooting.
Dig deeper:
On the night of Feb. 13, 2023, Anthony McRae, 43, started shooting inside MSU's Berkley Hall and Union, killing Alexandria Verner, Brian Fraer, and Arielle Anderson.
After the shooting, McRae fled, leading to a shelter in place order and a manhunt while police searched for him. He was later found dead off-campus after shooting himself. He was found to have been armed with two guns and multiple loaded magazines.
A clear motive for the shooting was never revealed, but a note found in McRae's pocket said that he felt slighted. He had no connection to the university, according to authorities.
The Source: Previous FOX 2 reports and a press release from the lawyers representing three of the surviving victims was used to report this update.
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