Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Mother of Club Fire Victim Files Lawsuit
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The mother of one of the 87 people killed in a fire at an illegal New York City social club has filed a $510-million lawsuit. Attorney Harry Lipsig said the suit on behalf of Jennie Mae Danzler, mother of Natalie Danzler, 31, seeks damages from the owners, lessees and proprietors of the social club, as well as the man charged in the fire.
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