Some of the defendants in the lawsuits connected to the collapse have agreed to pay restitution to those killed or injured.
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402 Berkeley buildings found to need fixes after launch of inspection program spurred by balcony collapse
Last year’s deadly balcony collapse at Library Gardens prompted the creation of a new building inspection program. Photo: David Yee Last year’s deadly balcony collapse at Library Gardens prompted the creation of a new building inspection program. Photo: David Yee Inspections performed in Berkeley since last year’s deadly balcony collapse at Library Gardens found more […]
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Berkeley balcony collapse: Contractor used inferior wood and owner ignored signs of rot, including mushrooms sprouting from the surface, lawsuits allege
The balcony at Library Gardens that collapsed June 16, killing six and injuring seven. Lawsuits were filed against the owners, managers, contractors, subcontractors and others Thursday. Photo: Emily Dugdale The contractor for Library Gardens used inferior wood to construct the balcony that collapsed June 16, and allowed it to be saturated by rain before enclosing […]
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City posts documents from balcony collapse property
Remnants of beams from removed balconies photographed on Thursday, June 18, 2015, show contrast between the condition of the wood from the collapsed balcony and the balcony it fell upon at the Library Gardens Apartments, in Berkeley. Six people died and seven were seriously injured in the early Tuesday morning accident. Photo: David Yee ©2015 […]
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Firm that built Berkeley complex has been fined, sued
Two balconies were removed from Library Gardens after a deadly accident Tuesday. Photo: Emily Dugdale In a series of stories, Berkeleyside examines the building where six people died and seven were seriously injured Tuesday after a balcony collapsed. Part 1 looks at a history of complaints by residents, Part 2 examines potential issues surrounding the balcony construction, and […]
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As Berkeley orders removal of second balcony, questions over quality of construction at Library Gardens
Remnants of beams from removed balconies show contrast between the condition of the wood from the collapsed balcony and the balcony it fell upon. Photo: David Yee In a series of stories, Berkeleyside examines the building where six people died and seven were seriously injured Tuesday after a balcony collapsed. Part 1 looks at a history of complaints […]
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Berkeley building under scrutiny before balcony collapse
A balcony at Library Gardens in downtown Berkeley collapsed Tuesday, killing six. Photo: David Yee In a series of stories, Berkeleyside examines the building where six people died and seven were seriously injured Tuesday after a balcony collapsed. Part 1, below, looks at a history of complaints by residents. Part 2 examines potential issues surrounding the balcony construction, […]
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Six people killed in Berkeley balcony collapse identified
At around 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, crews remove the balcony that collapsed in the early hours killing six. Photo: Emily Dugdale By Tracey Taylor and Emilie Raguso Update, 4:40 p.m. According to the city of Berkeley, Philip Grant, the Consul General of Ireland to the Western United States, will have a wreath-laying ceremony at […]
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Berkeley orders balcony removal after tragedy kills 6
Students outside Tuesday’s balcony collapse in Berkeley struggled to make sense of the tragedy that killed at least six Irish students. Photo: Emily Dugdale Students outside Tuesday’s balcony collapse in Berkeley struggled to make sense of the tragedy that killed at least six Irish students. Photo: Emily Dugdale The city of Berkeley has ordered the […]
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Berkeley balcony collapse leaves 6 people dead
The balcony at the Library Gardens apartment complex at 2020 Kittredge St. sheared off during a 21st-birthday celebration. Seven young Irish students were also injured, many critically.
