The family of Hailey Brooks has reached settlements in a lawsuit against Landen Glass and other parties involved, according to an attorney representing them.

Attorney Jason Miller said the family has reached resolutions with C.C. & Co., D and L Floats and Glass, who was behind the wheel of an out-of-control pickup truck that struck Brooks, leading to her death.

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"While the Brooks Family is unable to disclose the terms of any settlements, there is no resolution that can bring Hailey back," said Miller with Miller, Monroe & Plyler. "However, the Brooks Family has attempted to use this lawsuit and these settlements to bring accountability for Hailey’s death, to discourage shortcuts that might endanger other children, and to create a safer environment for family events like the Raleigh Christmas Parade."

The case will proceed against Greater Raleigh Merchants Association.

Brooks, 11, was marching with C.C. & Co. dancers when she was hit on Nov. 19, 2022, near the intersection of Hillsborough Street and N. Boylan Avenue during the Raleigh Christmas Parade, clouding what's usually a joyous day kicking off the holiday season.

In September, parents Trey and April Brooks dropped a civil suit filed against Raleigh-based C.C. & Co. The Brooks family sued in April 2023, claiming that Hailey's death in November 2022 was "a result of the gross negligence and recklessness of Landen Glass and the organizations and individuals entrusted with ensuring the safety of the parade’s participants." The Greater Raleigh Merchants Association (doing business as Shop Local Raleigh) and D&L Floats were also defendants in the case.

The development comes nearly 23 months after Brooks was killed. The tragedy ignited a broader conversation about parade safety regulations.

Her death launched an effort for the city to reassess safety measures at public events. Hailey's parents, Trey and April Brooks, have asked lawmakers and parade stakeholders to impose safety guidelines, which they felt are common sense and not overly restrictive.

Hailey's death led to North Carolina lawmakers considering a statewide safety standard to prevent injuries at community celebrations through the Shine Like Hailey Parade Safety Act.

In response to the tragedy, the city held the 2023 Raleigh Christmas Parade and St. Patrick's Day Parade without motor vehicles. A new policy will allow vehicles and include age requirements for drivers and safety inspections within 30 days of the event. This year's Raleigh Christmas Parade, scheduled for Nov. 23, will be the 80th in its history.