Settlement Reached in Lawsuit From Family of Worker Who Fell From Nashville School Roof

A lawsuit filed by the family of Denis Geovani Ba Ché, a 20-year-old laborer who died after falling through the roof of Nashville’s Glencliff High School in 2023, has been settled for undisclosed terms. Defendants included Metro Nashville Public Schools, contractor Eskola, and subcontractor Jr. Roofing & Construction. A Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration report indicated Eskola was aware of roof damage but failed to ensure structural safety.