In the aftermath of the New Year's Eve fire at the Le Constellation club in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Jacques and Jessica Moretti, the owners of the establishment, face intense legal scrutiny. Beyond their responsibility in the tragedy that killed 41 people, the couple now faces significant financial ruin. On November 3, the Court of Sierre declared bankruptcy for 'Vieux-Chalet,' a restaurant owned by the Morettis located in Lens, Switzerland. This decision was officially published in the Bulletin officiel du canton du Valais and first reported by Rhône FM on November 9. The precise reasons for the bankruptcy were not specified. [1]
The investigation into the fire continues to widen its scope. Authorities are examining safety measures and works Jacques Moretti carried out in the basement of the Constellation in 2015. A key point of contention is a staircase that was shortened; during a hearing in early November, Jacques explained he believed the dimensions complied with legal standards based on online research and claimed no specific authorization was needed since there was no change of use. These statements sparked outrage among victims' families, whose lawyers emphasized that no evacuation exercise had ever been conducted following these renovations. [1]
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