Distribution of additional funds is in process. Since January 19, Seton Hall officials have been working closely with the University's insurance carriers to release further financial assistance to students and their families affected by the fire.
Charitable immunity protects nonprofit organizations from liability.
That issue was resolved late last week. Seton Hall continues to work closely with the Office of the Essex County Prosecutor in the ongoing investigation as to the cause of the January 19 fire in Boland Hall. All questions about the progress of the investigation should be directed to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office. Residents of Xavier Hall were evacuated and allowed to return to their rooms at 2 a.m. There were no injuries.