Overview

• A worker severely burned in a 2022 explosion at the University of Wisconsin's Camp Randall Stadium has settled his lawsuit for $22 million.
• The incident occurred during renovation work when a flame torch ignited flammable materials, resulting in the worker suffering burns over 70% of his body.
• The lawsuit was settled 10 days before the civil trial was set to begin, avoiding a court battle.
• The general contractor, JP Cullen & Sons, did not admit to any wrongdoing as part of the settlement.
• The case underscores the critical need for adhering to safety standards, such as obtaining hot work permits, to prevent such accidents.