Negligence and Accountability: The Hyatt Regency Skywalk Disaster

This chapter examines the negligence surrounding the Hyatt Regency Skywalk Disaster, focusing on the accountability of key individuals and the legal aftermath. It reveals how cost-cutting measures, poor oversight, and a flawed engineering process contributed to the tragedy, leading to extensive civil lawsuits and settlements. Additionally, it highlights the lasting impact of the disaster on Kansas City and the significant changes in safety protocols that followed.