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Lawsuit filed against Travis Scott, Live Nation and others following Astroworld Festival tragedy

Headline from KVIA El Paso

By Alaa Elassar, CNN A lawsuit has been filed following the Astroworld Festival tragedy that left eight people dead and dozens injured in Houston on Friday night. A concertgoer who was injured during the festival is suing rapper and producer Travis Scott, who was the organizer of the Astroworld Fest…

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  1. Fox News

    Travis Scott, Drake sued over Astroworld concert incident (opens Fox News)

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    Rappers Travis Scott and Drake have already been sued over the incident at the former’s Astroworld Festival on Friday that left eight people dead.

  2. Fox News

    Astroworld Festival tragedy: Could Travis Scott be held criminally responsible? (opens Fox News)

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    As loved ones and the public mourn the loss of eight people who died in the devastating events at Friday night’s Astroworld Festival in Houston, questions loom as to whether the concert’s founder and headliner, Travis Scott, could be held criminal responsible.

  3. KSDK

    'Our victim was crushed' | Travis Scott, Astroworld Festival organizers hit with lawsuit less than 24 hours after tragedy (opens KSDK)

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    The lawsuit seeks more than $1 million in damages for what's being called "gross negligence."

  4. KVIA El Paso

    Lawsuit filed against Travis Scott, Live Nation and others following Astroworld Festival tragedy (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    By Alaa Elassar, CNN A lawsuit has been filed following the Astroworld Festival tragedy that left eight people dead and dozens injured in Houston on Friday night. A concertgoer who was injured during the festival is suing rapper and producer Travis Scott, who was the organizer of the Astroworld Fest…

  5. Fox5 Atlanta

    Travis Scott, Live Nation face flurry of lawsuits over deadly Astroworld event (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    A steady stream of lawsuits have been filed against Travis Scott, promoters and event organizers after chaos broke out at the rapper’s Astroworld concert, leaving eight dead and hundreds of people hurt.

  6. France 24

    Lawsuits filed against Travis Scott, Drake after eight died in concert crush (opens France 24)

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    Rappers Travis Scott and Drake have been sued for having "incited mayhem" after eight people were killed and dozens injured in a crush during a Texas concert, the law firm confirmed on Sunday.

  7. Insider

    'Predictable and preventable': First lawsuit filed on behalf of Astroworld victim seeks damages from Travis Scott, Live Nation, and ScoreMore (opens Insider)

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    At least eight people died and several hundred were injured during a mass casualty event on Friday night during Travis Scott's Astroworld performance.

  8. Fox7 Austin

    Travis Scott, Live Nation face more than a dozen lawsuits over deadly Astroworld event (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    More than a dozen lawsuits have been filed by concertgoers who were caught up in deadly chaos as rapper Travis Scott performed over the weekend at Astroworld.

  9. Washington Examiner

    Lawsuits rolling in after carnage at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The fallout of the deadly Astroworld Festival crowd surge is just beginning as the first lawsuits against Travis Scott and festival organizers have been filed.

  10. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    First Lawsuits Filed Against Travis Scott, Astroworld Organizers After Deadly Festival (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    The first lawsuits against Travis Scott and the organizers of Astroworld were filed over the weekend after eight festivalgoers died and dozens were injured.

  11. The Hill

    Travis Scott sued over 'preventable tragedy' at Houston festival (opens The Hill)

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    Travis Scott and organizers of Friday's deadly Astroworld music festival in Texas are facing at least one lawsuit from an injured attendee.

  12. CBS News

    Travis Scott, Drake, Live Nation, others sued by concertgoers over crowd surge at Astroworld music festival (opens CBS News)

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    Rappers Travis Scott and Drake, as well as Live Nation are among the defendants in at least three lawsuits. At least eight people died, authorities said.

  13. 10TV Columbus

    Travis Scott, Astroworld Festival organizers hit with lawsuit (opens 10TV Columbus)

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    The lawsuit seeks more than $1 million in damages for what's being called "gross negligence."

  14. Breitbart News

    Travis Scott, Drake, Live Nation Sued by Astroworld Concertgoers Following Deadly Festival (opens Breitbart News)

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    Rappers Travis Scott and Drake, as well as the venue and entertainment company Live Nation, are being sued by concertgoers who say they were injured on Friday at the Astroworld Music Festival in Houston, Texas, where at least eight people were killed.

  15. Newsweek

    Travis Scott, Drake sued for "inciting the crowd" before Astroworld tragedy (opens Newsweek)

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    Eight attendees of the Astroworld Festival died, and scores more left injured, following a deadly stampede in Houston on Friday.

  16. Los Angeles Times

    First Astroworld lawsuits land; Travis Scott and Drake are named as defendants (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    "There is no excuse for the events that unfolded," says a Texas attorney suing rappers Travis Scott and Drake as well as Live Nation.

  17. Rolling Stone

    Travis Scott Hit With First Astroworld Lawsuit (opens Rolling Stone)

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    “They consciously ignored the extreme risks of harm to concertgoers and, in some cases, actively encouraged and fomented dangerous behaviors,” lawyers for one attendee claim

  18. Forbes

    Astroworld Tragedy: Travis Scott Was Warned, First Civil Suits Are Filed And Police Investigation In ‘Early Stages’ (opens Forbes)

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    Eight people were confirmed killed after Travis Scott’s concert in Houston Friday.

  19. Rolling Stone

    Astroworld Lawsuits Hit 14 and Counting, With 11 Naming Travis Scott as Defendant (opens Rolling Stone)

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    More lawsuits expected as Live Nation and Drake among the defendants

  20. Newsweek

    Astroworld Investigation Live Updates: Travis Scott to refund festival tickets (opens Newsweek)

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    Several lawsuits have been filed against Scott and concert organizers alleging negligence after fans died during crowds rushed the stage at the concert. Follow Newsweek's liveblog for all the latest.

  21. Newsweek

    Travis Scott sued by Astroworld attendee over 'predictable' harm, 'encouragement of violence' (opens Newsweek)

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    "They consciously ignored the extreme risks of harm to concertgoers," wrote attorney Steve Kherkher in a suit filed Saturday.

  22. Deutsche Welle

    Travis Scott and Drake sued over deadly concert | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Amid reports of drug spiking and chaotic security, Houston police are investigating the stampede at the rap concert that killed 8 people and injured many more.

  23. The Guardian

    Astroworld: Travis Scott and Drake sued over deadly Texas concert crush (opens The Guardian)

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    Lawsuits brought by some of those injured, including 23-year-old Texas resident Kristian Paredes

  24. WCNC

    'Our victim was crushed' | Travis Scott, Astroworld Festival organizers hit with lawsuit (opens WCNC)

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    The suit says the "defendants failed to properly plan and conduct the concert in a safe manner." Lawyers called the incident a "predictable and preventable" tragedy.

  25. BizPac Review

    Million-dollar lawsuit claims rappers Travis Scott, Drake 'incited' crowd at deadly Astroworld concert (opens BizPac Review)

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    Lawsuits are beginning to emerge in the wake of the Astroworld disaster that left 8 dead and others injured.

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