Family of a 21-year-old man who died at Astroworld Festival among 125 plaintiffs filed lawsuit over deadly concert
According to a lawsuit filed by Buzbee Law Firm in Harris County, Texas, the lawsuit seeks compensation for damage to physical and mental health, as well as human life.
According to this university, he was a student at Western Washington University and had an interest in computer science.
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the family of Acosta Avila, among others, Live Nation event organizers and Travis Scott, who were performing at the time of the deadly crowd. The lawsuit also names performer Drake and Apple, Inc., which the lawsuit says streamed the event on their Apple Music platforms.
The lawsuit is asking for more than $750 million.
“The damages claimed in this case attempt to remedy, assist or compensate for the harm and loss suffered by these Plaintiffs,” the lawsuit reads. “Quantum sought includes punitive damages sufficient to be punitive and serves as an example to all involved in the unsuccessful streaming, promotion, organization and performance of the concert, co. time also to encourage those involved in that activity in the future to do so with safety at the forefront.”
CNN has reached out to Scott, Drake, Live Nation, Apple, and other named defendants for comment on the lawsuit.
“My heart is broken for the families and friends of those who have lost their lives and anyone who is suffering. I will continue to pray for them all and will serve in any way I can,” he added. .
According to Harris County Court records, at least 140 lawsuits were filed in the wake of the tragedy.
One of those lawsuits was filed by the family of 9-year-old Ezra Blount, who died Sunday after being placed in a coma due to trauma, according to a statement from family attorney Ben Crump. love at the concert.
The statement said the lawsuit alleges the event organizers were negligent.
The music festival goes on tragically
Just before 5 p.m., the Houston Police Department reported “dangerous mob conditions” at one stage. Eight minutes before Scott took the stage at 9 p.m., more than 260 people were treated, according to the diary, which did not specify the type of treatment. And the 9:18 p.m. entry noted a “heart wound”.
Less than half an hour after Scott’s performance, the diary reads: “This is when it all came to fruition.”
“Many people were trampled and lost consciousness in front of the stage” at 9:33 p.m., police said. Minutes later, a police dispatcher reported five 911 calls of “unconscious people in the crowd. Report possible CPR.”
Sounds include reports of barriers being broken, people jumping gates, breathing and heart problems, the newspaper reported. The radio conversation continued until 10:15 p.m., the Chronicle reported. CNN has reached out to the Houston Police Department for comment.
It’s unclear what Scott saw from the stage and whether he was aware of crowd conditions, but he continued to perform until about 10:10 p.m. Pena.
Scott did not know about the mass casualty claim until the next morning, his attorney has said.
.
