9/11 : Ground Zero workers exposed to toxic dust take pay deal - BBC News

"...More than 10,000 firefighters, labourers and police who sued the city and dozens of companies will collect a total of at least $625m.

The workers said they were not properly protected during the rescue and clean-up efforts, with some then falling ill.

Only 520 opted to reject the deal their lawyer described as the "best result...".