Swept Away: The Human Toll of the 1993 Atlanta Sinkhole Tragedy

A parking lot collapse in Midtown Atlanta. A woman trapped in her car. A man swept through a sewer and found downstream. In this powerful short clip, Nick Moraitakis reflects on the human devastation of the 1993 Atlanta Marriott collapse and the moment he realized a major civil case was inevitable. This segment focuses on the people behind the headlines. Two immigrant families were left grieving, overwhelmed, and unsure where to turn. The full episode tells the complete story, including how the case unfolded, what it took to build it, and how accountability was ultimately achieved. Listen to the full episode here: Presented by the Georgia Civil Justice Foundation:

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Swept Away: The Human Toll of the 1993 Atlanta Sinkhole Tragedy is an episode from See You In Court by seeyouincourt.

This episode is 0:55 long.

This episode was published on Feb 25, 2026.

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