A Port Coquitlam man is suing the city of Vancouver and concert production company Live Nation on behalf of his teenage daughter for injuries she sustained at an Alexisonfire concert last year during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
In a notice of civil claim filed last week, Gursewak Khera and his daughter Jasmeen allege the defendants were negligent when a barrier holding back concert-goers collapsed. When the barrier gave way, the document alleges that Jasmeen, who was 17 at the time, was dragged and trampled by other concert attendees.
"After the collapse of the barrier, the plaintiff received medical attention on the premises and due to her serious injuries, was then transported to hospital," stated the claim.
As a result of the collapsing gate, Khera alleges that his daughter suffered injuries to her leg that caused sections of her skin to be torn off. The injuries, he said, also include blistering and scarring, and she has been required to take various medications and has been unable to carry out her daily activities.
The plaintiff is seeking general damages, special damages and interest for past and future costs relating to the injuries.
Alexisonfire played a free live show at the Live Nation concert area at David Lam Park in Yaletown on Feb. 16, 2010. Following the collapse of the barrier, it was reported that the band cancelled the rest of their show.
The city of Vancouver and Live Nation will now have time to respond to the notice of the civil claim. None of the statements of facts outlined in the notice of civil claim have been proven in court.
