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Settlement Between Indiana State Fair, Stage Collapse Victims and Stage Owner Rejected

Billy Dukes — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 14:00:48 +0000

Fifty one of the 62 families with legal claims after last August’s Indiana State Fair tragedy had agreed to a settlement that would have protected the state from further legal action. The stage owner decided that wasn’t enough. Mid American Sound announced that minimum participation requirements were not met, without revealing what those requirements were.

Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse Victims Agree to Split $13.2M Settlement

Megan Pacella — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 20:00:26 +0000

Nearly one year after tragedy struck at the Indiana State Fair, victims of the accident might have agreed on a settlement.

Evidence Stolen From Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse

Megan Pacella — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 17:00:04 +0000

Due to stolen evidence, it will be much more difficult to reach a verdict in the Indiana State Fair stage collapse case.

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles Ordered to Testify in Indiana State Fair Case

Billy Dukes — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:45:08 +0000

Next month, Sugarland‘s Jennifer Nettles will return to Indiana to give a deposition for lawsuits stemming from the stage collapse that killed several people before last August’s concert at the Indiana State Fair. The AP reports that a judge ordered attorneys to find a suitable date to meet in court between April 1 and April 15.

Sugarland Deny Being at Fault for Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse

Brittany Joy Cooper — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:45:20 +0000

Sugarland have long been embroiled in a lawsuit surrounding the August 13, 2011 stage collapse at their show at the Indiana State Fair. Now, responding to lawsuits coming at them, they’re claiming one last time that the incident, which left seven dead and more than 40 injured, was not their fault.

Indiana Teen Paralyzed at Sugarland Show Talks Life After Stage Collapse

Billy Dukes — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:50:01 +0000

An Indiana State Senate Committee is considering adding another $5 million to the compensation given to victims of last August’s stage collapse at the state fair, which occurred just before country duo Sugarland was due to perform. But one local teenager, who was partially paralyzed as a result of the tragedy, appeared in court to talk about how his life has been changed since then — or as he puts it, how the quality will forever be “measured as in before Sugarland and after Sugarland.”

Two Women Charged for Making False Claims Following Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse

Amanda Hensel — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:48:08 +0000

Sadly, there will always be a few bad apples who attempt to make selfish gains from the misfortune of others. Thankfully, in this case, two women who made false claims in order to get free money following the Indiana State Fair stage collapse have been caught — and are being charged. According to Marion County [...]

Sugarland Sued Over Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse

Amanda Hensel — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 03:42:37 +0000

Victims of the August 13 Indiana State Fair stage collapse are seeking justice. Forty-four survivors of the tragedy, as well as family members of those who died in the horrific accident, filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against those associated with the production of the show — including Sugarland.

Sugarland's Road Manager Credited With Saving The Band's Life

Frank Seres — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:28:47 +0000

Sugarland is feeling very fortunate to have survived the Indiana State Fair stage collapse last weekend that killed 5 and injured dozens. Under most circumstances, Jennifer Nettles, Kristian Bush and the band would have been on that stage the moment it came down. Instead, they were backstage - thanks to a last minute decision by their road manager.

Stage Collapses At Indiana State Fair, 5 Killed And Many More Injured

Joe Cayden — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 02:41:39 +0000

Yet another freak tragedy has hit our homeland. This time at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis. Just before Sugarland was set to take stage on Sat. Aug 13, Mother Nature stepped in with a plan of her own. As I read more and more, it became evident on just how tragic this accident really was! Blame it on weather, lack of preparation, or whatever you would like, just keep all of the family's of the injured and deceased in your thoughts and prayers. Just a horrible situation all around.