City officials blame unresponsive residents and their foot-dragging legal counsel for delays in getting the families relocated or back into their houses. But with a hotel bill that has run to $2.1 million, city officials say it’s time for the holdouts to check out. Jacobson blames insurance companies and the city for not providing compensation to assist the remaining families and causing the process to lag. City officials said every family living in the hotel has been connected with service providers to assist them with resources and relocation. City officials believe some individuals moved in well after the blast.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 25, 2023 20:25 UTC