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Tracy Morgan<\/a>, the actor\/comedian, has settled his lawsuit against Walmart<\/a>. In June 2014, Morgan and three others were involved in a truck crash on the New Jersey Turnpike when their limousine was struck by a Walmart truck. Morgan\u2019s close friend and mentor, James \u201cJimmy Mack\u201d McNair <\/a>was killed. Morgan suffered serious injuries, which included head trauma, a broken leg and broken ribs. He is still recovering from his injuries. McNair grew up with Morgan in New York City; his two children survive him.<\/p>\n

The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Newark, N.J. Details of the settlement were not disclosed as the case was settled on the basis of the confidential agreement.<\/p>\n

The truck driver for Walmart, Kevin Ropert of Jonesboro, Ga., faces criminal charges. He has pleaded not guilty.<\/p>\n

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