It seeks payments of “in excess” of $30,000 per viewer, split equally between “general” and “special” damages.
After Thursday’s incident involving Carlos Sainz led to the first free practice session being cancelled, there was a lengthy delay in checking the water valve covers.
FP2 was scheduled to start at midnight and finally got underway at 2:30am. However, due to staffing and security issues, the venue was cleared of spectators at 1.30am.
On Friday, affected audience members were offered a $200 voucher to redeem at the venue’s merchandise locations.
On Friday evening, the Dimopoulos law firm, in collaboration with JK Legal & Consulting, filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of the 35,000 spectators who were said to have been at the track on Thursday.
The lawsuit states: “The action alleges breach of contract, negligence and deceptive trade practices against the defendants,” which are the Las Vegas GP and TAB Contractors Inc., the company in charge of maintaining the track is.
Lead attorney Steve Dimopoulos, who is well known in the city for personal injury cases as well as through billboards and television advertisements, noted: “We will defend the rights of fans who have traveled long distances and paid small fortunes to attend, who enjoy the experience but was withheld.” ”
The action details the events of Thursday evening, incorrectly stating that training resumed at 3:30 a.m. instead of 2:30 a.m.
Photo by: Francois Tremblay
Work and discussions are underway to attach the loose manhole covers to the track
It states: “The manhole cover seals which were intended to surround the manhole cover were installed, machined and inspected by the defendant TAB within the scope and scope of its contract to work on the relevant track and to make the track raceworthy.”
“The work carried out by TAB on the track, including the installation of the defective manhole cover and the concrete work to seal the manhole cover, was completed just a few days before the “practice run” and the track was not yet in race-ready condition for the event at that time.
It states that “Formula 1 and/or its contractors and safety organizations were required to inspect the track to ensure that it was safe for racers and race-ready for the ‘training run'” and “failed to do so.” The defects and/or poor installation of the manhole cover in question were sealed by TAB and it could not be ensured that the track was race-ready for the “practice run.”
The claim also relates to the terms and conditions of tickets, suggesting that if the event were canceled rather than postponed, a refund would be due up to face value.
It adds that “as of the date of this complaint, none of the participants and/or invitees who purchased tickets for the ‘Practice Run’ event and were denied the opportunity to participate through no fault of their own have requested a refund.” received and/or offered to you for your tickets.”
The statement of claim seeks “monetary damages in an amount that will fairly and adequately compensate the harm caused by the defendants.”
“In addition, plaintiffs seek compensatory damages for mental anguish in an amount to be determined by the jury that is fair and reasonable taking into account defendant’s willful, reckless, and willful conduct.”
The F1 organization is aware of the claim, but a spokesperson declined to comment when contacted by Motorsport.com.
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