Travis Scott, Pato, Apple, Live Nation and others must now respond to a massive $750 million lawsuit filed against them by more than 125 fans, including the family of one who died at the festival.
Travis Scott faces $750 million lawsuit from 125 fans after Astroworld tragedy
The lawsuit, filed by Houston attorney Tony Buzbee, is the first of several others to come in and blames Travis and concert organizers for negligence in failing to properly plan the concert, train security personnel and organize a safe event.
Among the plaintiffs is the family of Axel Acosta, a 21-year-old who was allegedly crushed by an “incited, unruly and out-of-control crowd with such force that he could no longer breathe.”
As for the staggering $750 million, the lawsuit claims it covers physical and mental health injuries, as well as loss of life.
Buzbee says, “No amount of money will ever compensate these Plaintiffs; no amount of money can restore human life. But, the damages sought in this case attempt to repair, aid or compensate for the damages and losses suffered by these Plaintiffs. Nothing more and nothing less.”
Travis and Live Nation offered refunds almost immediately to concertgoers, and the lawsuit addresses that offer, calling it, “a transparent and grotesque effort by defendants to limit their liability, after the fact, to the families of those killed or injured.”
10 people have lost their lives as a result of the Astroworld Festival; the most recent was a 9-year-old Boy.
Law enforcement continues to investigate what caused the deaths, but those in the audience say a crowd trapped, trampled and choked fans.
Sources close to Travis have maintained that he did not realize the severity of what was happening in the crowd while performing.
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