Nine of the 10 wrongful death lawsuits filed after the 2021 Astroworld festival, where 10 people were killed in a crowd surge, have been settled. The settlements, including the one that was set to go to trial this week, are confidential. The remaining lawsuit pending is filed by the family of 9-year-old Ezra Blount, the youngest victim. More than 4,000 plaintiffs filed lawsuits after the concert, involving over 20 defendants, including Travis Scott, Apple, and Live Nation.
On November 5, 2021, a fatal crowd crush occurred during the Astroworld Festival, an annual musical event that was hosted by American rapper Travis Scott at NRG Park in Houston, Texas. Eight people were pronounced dead on the day of the incident, and two more died in the hospital in the following days. The Harris County medical examiner’s office declared the cause of death to be compressive asphyxiation while the manner of death was ruled an accident.On June 29, 2023, a Texas grand jury declined to indict Scott or anyone associated with the concert.
The start of the first civil trial related to the 2021 Astroworld festival, where 10 people died in a crowd surge, is postponed. Apple filed an appeal, leading to a delay in jury selection. Apple argues it acted as a member of the electronic media when livestreaming Travis Scott's concert, seeking free speech protection. The lawsuit was filed by the family of Madison Dubiski, alleging negligent planning and capacity concerns. Over 4,000 plaintiffs have filed lawsuits, with Dubiski's case selected as the first trial among 20 defendants, including Scott, Apple, and Live Nation.
A judge in Texas is set to hear arguments in rap star Travis Scott's request to be dismissed from a lawsuit over the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in Houston. Scott's attorneys argue that he had no role in security or crowd management at the festival, and he followed instructions to end the show properly after concerns of potential chaos. Investigation cleared Scott of criminal charges related to the incident, where 10 people died from compression asphyxia. Some lawsuits by victims' families have been settled, with the first trial scheduled for May 6.
Hip-hop artist Drake, who was a special guest at the Astroworld festival where 10 people were killed, has been dismissed from the lawsuit by a judge in Houston. Drake's lawyers argued he was not involved in organizing the concert and was not liable for the deaths. While some companies and individuals were dismissed from the lawsuits, others, including Apple Inc. and companies associated with Travis Scott, were not. The investigation by Houston Police resulted in no charges against Scott, and the first trial is scheduled for May 6.
Before the 2021 Astroworld music festival where 10 concertgoers died from compression asphyxia during a crowd surge, court documents revealed that the festival's safety head had raised concerns about overcrowding just ten days before the event. The documents indicated that organizers thought they could fit 50,000 people in front of the stage when the area was designed for only 34,500. Security lapses failed to monitor the crowd for crush signs, and organizers feared gatecrashers could worsen the situation, leading to chaos after Travis Scott's performance.
Astroworld Festival was an annual music festival run by American rapper and singer Travis Scott, held in Houston, Texas, at NRG Park, near the former site of Six Flags AstroWorld. The festival was first held in November 2018.The 2020 festival was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Texas. Astroworld Festival 2021 was originally scheduled for November 5–6, 2021. On the first night, a crowd crush occurred, resulting in the deaths of ten people and the cancellation of the second night of the festival. The cause of death for all ten victims was ruled compression asphyxia. This mass casualty event has called action onto performers, venues, security teams, and ticket promoters to ensure better safety for concertgoers. Following the Astroworld Festival, many celebrities and performers wished their condolences to the victims, families, and all that were affected. Astroworld Festival had an effect on Travis Scott's career and brands, as it also highlighted his past recklessness when performing.
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