Hurricane Katrina victims still unpaid after charity promised $20.5million bail out for Brad Pitt’s foundation
nme.comBrad Pitt’s foundation – benefitting victims of Hurricane Katrina – still hasn’t paid.The story was broken by The Hollywood Reporter, which described how homeowners in New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward are still left struggling, after the homes that were rebuilt for them after the hurricane have been compromised by rot, mould and structural defects.The homes were built by Brad Pitt’s Make It Right Foundation, and in some cases, had to be rebuilt three times over between the period of 2005 (when the hurricane hit) and 2014.
Following the poor living conditions of the newly-built properties, the residents launched a 2018 class-action lawsuit, which sought damages against the non-profit organisation and Pitt himself.In 2022, however, another charity, Global Green USA – which also has famous connections and a history of helping rebuild infrastructure in the area – offered to step in and pay a $20.5million (£16.3million) settlement.
However, as per the report, the charity never had the money.“This has been one long nightmare,” resident Albert Matthews told the publication, “It’s been very stressful for all of us.
My mother [91-year-old, Marion Bryan], she’s never seen the end of the tunnel from Katrina.”According to newly-reported case files, soon after the pact was announced, Global Green attempted to back down on their promised funds.
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