Third Family Settles Astroworld Lawsuit Against Travis Scott, Live Nation and More

The family of 14-year-old John Hilgert withdrew their case in February.

Music
4.3K 3 Comments

The family of 14-year-old John Hilgert, who died during the Astroworld tragedy, has settled their lawsuit against Travis Scott, Live Nation and additional festival organizers, according to sources via Rolling Stone.

The family reportedly settled for an undisclosed figure six months ago, and per court documents filed in Harris County, the plaintiffs withdrew their case with a notice on-suit with prejudice in February. The filing listed defendants Scott, Live Nation, Scoremore and numerous security organizations, among others. The Hilgert family is the latest to reach a settlement in their lawsuit against the aforementioned entities, following the families of Axel Acosta and Brianna Rodriguez.

In 2021, Scott held his annual Astroworld Festival at Houston’s NRG Park, where ten fans, ranging in age from nine to 27, died due to unsafe crowd rushes. Following the disaster, Scott and the event’s organizers were met with more than 500 lawsuits. In the months after, Scott’s team looked to dismiss and settle myriad cases while issuing a number of apologies.

In June, news surfaced stating that Scott would not face criminal charges for his involvement in the Astroworld tragedy. His lawyer Kent Schaffer stated “Travis is not responsible,” and “[Travis] never encouraged people to do anything that resulted in other people being hurt.”

In July, on the same day as UTOPIA‘s release, the Houston Police Department released a 1,266-page report, detailing the events of the Astroworld tragedy with lengthy accounts from Scott, Drake, attendees, law enforcement, vendors and others involved with the festival.

Elsewhere, Lizzo responded to a lawsuit from her former tour dancers, calling their claims “false” and “outrageous.” 

Read Full Article

What to Read Next

Travis Scott and Live Nation Have Settled All But One of Astroworld’s Wrongful Death Suits
Music

Travis Scott and Live Nation Have Settled All But One of Astroworld’s Wrongful Death Suits

A suit filed by the family of 9-year-old Ezra Blount is still pending.

Travis Scott to Face Jury Trial in Astroworld Lawsuits, Judge Orders
Music

Travis Scott to Face Jury Trial in Astroworld Lawsuits, Judge Orders

Scott will be required to personally appear before the jury.

Best New Tracks: Travis Scott, Cash Cobain, Mk.gee and More
Music 

Best New Tracks: Travis Scott, Cash Cobain, Mk.gee and More

Jump into the weekend with these 10 new projects.


Travis Scott's 'Days Before Rodeo' Debuts at No. 2 After Tight Race Against Sabrina Carpenter
Music

Travis Scott's 'Days Before Rodeo' Debuts at No. 2 After Tight Race Against Sabrina Carpenter

The two artists were separated by only 1,000 units.

Usher Taps Summer Walker and 21 Savage For "Good Good"
Music

Usher Taps Summer Walker and 21 Savage For "Good Good"

Alongside a creative visualizer.

Yu Nagaba Reinterprets the Classic Bronze Nude in New Sculpture
Art

Yu Nagaba Reinterprets the Classic Bronze Nude in New Sculpture

Produced in collaboration with Avant Arte.

adidas Signs $1.2 Billion USD Sponsorship Deal With Manchester United and France Announces “Repair Bonus” Program in This Week’s Top Fashion News
Fashion

adidas Signs $1.2 Billion USD Sponsorship Deal With Manchester United and France Announces “Repair Bonus” Program in This Week’s Top Fashion News

Stay up to date on the latest industry headlines.

Official Images of the Air Jordan 38 "FIBA"
Footwear

Official Images of the Air Jordan 38 "FIBA"

Set to release next month.

Travis Scott Delivers Drop 3 of 'UTOPIA' Merch With First-Edition Digital Album
Fashion

Travis Scott Delivers Drop 3 of 'UTOPIA' Merch With First-Edition Digital Album

Featuring hoodies, long-sleeves, T-shirts, shorts and more.


Trippie Redd is "Left 4 Dead" on New Single
Music

Trippie Redd is "Left 4 Dead" on New Single

Though ‘A Love Letter To You 5’ is nowhere to be found.

Official Images of the Yuto Horigome x Nike SB Dunk Low
Footwear

Official Images of the Yuto Horigome x Nike SB Dunk Low

The Japanese skater’s name appears on the tongues while a cross-feather icon is displayed towards the lateral heel.

Halle Bailey Is Angelic in Formal Solo Debut
Music

Halle Bailey Is Angelic in Formal Solo Debut

The songstress presents “Angel” alongside its visuals.

Paolo Banchero Reveals His Jordan Luka 1 “Rotary” PE
Footwear

Paolo Banchero Reveals His Jordan Luka 1 “Rotary” PE

The Orlando Magic forward blessed kids from his hometown Seattle Rotary Boys & Girls Club with his free pairs.

Mahalia Becomes the Face of PUMA 180, the Nostalgic Y2K Skate Sneaker
Footwear

Mahalia Becomes the Face of PUMA 180, the Nostalgic Y2K Skate Sneaker

As part of the British R&B artist’s yerar-long ambassadorship with the sportswear giant.

More ▾
 
We got you covered. Don’t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.