Chris Brown Faces $50M Lawsuit Over Brutal Backstage Assault at Texas Concert

July 24, 2024
Chris Brown Faces $50M Lawsuit Over Brutal Backstage Assault at Texas Concert
  • R&B singer Chris Brown and his entourage, along with Live Nation, are facing a $50 million lawsuit for allegedly assaulting four concert attendees at his show in Fort Worth, Texas.

  • The lawsuit details a brutal attack where the victims were surrounded, beaten with chairs, kicked, and stomped by Chris Brown and his associates backstage in an unprovoked incident.

  • Personal injury attorney Tony Buzbee filed the lawsuit against Chris Brown, emphasizing Brown's violent history and past legal troubles.

  • The plaintiffs, Larry Parker, Joseph Lewis, Charles Bush, and Da Marcus Powell, are currently undergoing medical treatment and expect to require more in the future due to the injuries sustained.

  • The altercation allegedly escalated after one of the men complimented Chris Brown on his performance, leading to an attack by Brown's crew triggered by a mention of a past conflict.

  • The incident unfolded in Brown's VIP area after the concert, involving a confrontation between Charles Bush and Chris Brown that resulted in violence erupting among the group.

  • The plaintiffs are seeking over $50 million in compensatory and punitive damages for the losses and expenses incurred as a result of the assault.

  • The plaintiffs' attorney, Tony Buzbee, expressed determination to pursue maximum damages allowed by law, including punitive damages, against Chris Brown and his associates.

  • The plaintiffs are seeking a temporary restraining order against all defendants named in the lawsuit.

  • Four men have filed the lawsuit in Harris County, Texas, targeting Chris Brown, Live Nation, Sinko Ceej, Hood Boss, and Yella Beezy as defendants.

  • Chris Brown's representatives, Live Nation, and other defendants have not responded to requests for comments regarding the allegations.

  • A hearing for the lawsuit against Chris Brown is scheduled for August 4 in Houston, where the legal battle over the alleged assault will continue.

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