MGM Resorts will pay victims of the 2017 Las Vegas shooting up to $800 million

MGM Las Vegas.
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MGM Resorts International is set to pay up to $800 million to victims of the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting.

Robert Eglet, a lawyer representing victims of the shooting, announced Thursday the hospitality company would be settling lawsuits for between $735 million to $800 million, The New York Times reports.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.