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Judge Rules Travis Scott Must Face Astroworld Lawsuits
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Rapper Travis Scott, known by his real name Jacques Bermon Webster II, is set to face a jury trial after a judge ruled against his motion to dismiss the ongoing lawsuits related to the tragic events at the 2021 Astroworld music festival. The festival, attended by 50,000 supporters, resulted in the deaths of 10 fans and left hundreds injured due to a stampede that broke out during Scott’s performance.
Despite efforts by Scott’s attorneys to have the litigation dismissed, Judge Kristen Hawkins denied the motion, signaling that the rapper will now have to navigate the legal proceedings and face a trial in the coming months. The first trial in the extensive litigation, focusing on a wrongful death case filed by the family of 23-year-old Madison Dubiski, is scheduled to commence on May 6.
The lawsuits collectively seek billions in potential damages, alleging legal negligence on the part of Scott, Live Nation, and other event organizers in the planning and execution of the festival. Attorneys for the victims argue that Scott’s involvement as a performer and promoter holds him accountable for ensuring audience safety, despite his legal team’s assertion that artists are not responsible for event security measures.
As the legal battle continues, the outcome of the Astroworld lawsuits remains a focal point of discussion and debate within the music industry and the broader legal community, highlighting the complexities and implications of artist liability in live event safety.