Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire (Q111823782)
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historical marker posted by the Kentucky Historical Society in Southgate, Kentucky, United States
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire |
historical marker posted by the Kentucky Historical Society in Southgate, Kentucky, United States |
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Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire (English)
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39°3'53"N, 84°27'37"W
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Site of Beverly Hills Supper Club, popular night spot from 1930s–70s. Burnt May 28, 1977 killing 165. Third worst nightclub fire in US;changed building-code enforcement. First disaster case tried as class action suit, merging 300 claims. Landmark litigation lasted years. Settlements of some $30 million. First mass tort action in USA. (English)
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