Brad Pitt is "incredibly grateful" for finding a resolution to his dispute with New Orleans homeowners over defective post-Katrina homes. ” says.
The 58-year-old Hollywood star was sued along with the Make It He Wright Foundation after complaints were filed about the quality of a home built in the aftermath of Hurricane Her Katrina.
The actor credits environmental non-profit Global Green with paying his $20.5m (£17.1m) settlement with the homeowner to settle the situation. increase.
Brad, who is currently starring in the summer blockbuster "Bullet Train," told TMZ.
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AFP via Getty Images)The Oscar-winning star said, "We worked together in the early post-Katrina period to help address the challenges around these homes and those in need." We are very lucky to have the generous and ongoing commitment of Global Green.”
Problems arose shortly after Brad founded the Make It Light Housing Foundation in 2007. This was intended to help New Orleans residents who were most affected by Hurricane Katrina.
This organization built new homes for people who lost their homes to natural disasters. Brad walked away as everything seemed to be going in the right direction.
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AFP via Getty Images)There were 100 futuristic-looking homes in the city's Lower Nine Wards, Residents immediately reported many issues including poor construction, structural damage and mold.
In 2018, the Make It Light Foundation and Brad himself were sued by residents, and the actor got involved again to try and find a solution.
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Getty Images)The settlement will allow 107 homeowners participating in the program to means you are eligible to receive $25,000 (£20,900) as a refund for has been done before.
Brad added on his TMZ: “We hope that this agreement will allow everyone to look to other opportunities to continue strengthening this proud community in the future.”
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