A San Diego man who was brutally beaten before a concert in Chula Vista last year is suing Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and Staff Pro, Inc. claiming they failed to provide adequate security at the event.
Zachary Zander, 25, was beaten at a Jason Aldean concert in the parking lot of the Cricket Wireless Amphitheater (now Sleep Train Amphitheatre) in September 2012. He suffered several broken bones in his face and needed reconstructive surgery.
His parents told NBC 7 that Zander was standing up for a group of girls who were being verbally abused. They said that's when a group of men attacked him.
Seven months later, 27-year-old Marine Sgt. Raymond Sharkey was arrested and accused of being involved with the incident. The Camp Pendleton Marine pleaded not guilty in court on May 17.
Gordon & Holmes law firm is representing Zander, and called the concert an “alcohol-fueled festival.” Zander is seeking damages for bodily injury and emotional distress from concert venues owners Live Nation and Staff Pro.
Live Nation is a ticketing company that operates Sleep Train Amphitheatre and Staff Pro is a Southern California-based staffing agency that provides security for large events.
“Had Live Nation and Staff Pro adequately protected Amphitheatre patrons and guests from alcohol fueled, third party violence, Mr. Zander would have been saved from suffering these dreadful injuries,” stated attorney Rhonda J. Holmes.
Calls to Staff Pro and Live Nation for comment were not immediately returned.
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