More than 60 laborers, the majority of whom are Indian nationals, have reached a financial settlement regarding allegations of labor exploitation at the site of a new US consulate compound in Milan, Italy. The workers, who were contracted by the Alabama-based firm Caddell Construction, began signing agreements this week to receive individual payouts averaging €45,000, or approximately US$50,400.

This development follows a broader €31 million (nearly US$35 million) settlement reached last month between the workers and the construction company. The legal action stems from claims of labor abuses occurring during the development of the diplomatic facility. While the specific nature of the alleged abuses has been the subject of an ongoing investigation by Italian prosecutors, the settlement marks a significant resolution for the workers involved. The signing process, which took place at a hotel in Milan, represents the conclusion of a dispute that has drawn attention to the treatment of migrant labor on high-profile international construction projects. Caddell Construction has not publicly detailed the specific terms of the settlement beyond the financial figures reported by the media.