F1 News: Las Vegas GP Hit With Class-Action Lawsuit After Disastrous Thursday
UPDATE:
A spokesperson from the Las Vegas Grand Prix has since released a statement reading:
"We cannot comment on the litigation. Our focus is on ensuring that our fans have an entertaining experience in a safe and secure environment which is always our top priority.”
Original Article:
The Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix has been hit with a class-action lawsuit following a problematic practice session. The session, marred by delays due to a loose water valve cover, led to significant damage to multiple F1 cars and ultimately, fan dissatisfaction.
Key Takeaways:
- A class-action lawsuit was filed against the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix, citing issues during Thursday's practice session that caused significant delays and fan inconvenience.
- The incident, which occurred just minutes into the practice, involved a loose water valve cover damaging multiple F1 cars, including that of Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz Jr. This led to a lengthy delay of over two hours.
- Fans were eventually forced to leave by police and security, missing the rescheduled practice session. The lawsuit names Liberty Media Corporation and TAB Contractors, Inc. as defendants, alleging breach of contract, negligence, and deceptive trade practices.
In the early minutes of the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix's first practice session on November 16, 2023, an unexpected incident brought the event to a halt. A water valve cover on the track came loose, causing damage to several cars, including that of Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz Jr. This led to an abrupt suspension of the practice session, causing frustration among the 35,000 fans who had gathered to witness the event.
The delay extended for approximately two and a half hours, with the practice session resuming at an unusual time of 2:30 AM on Friday. However, the inconvenience did not end there for the fans. At around 1:30 AM, attendees were asked to vacate the premises by police and security personnel, leaving them unable to watch the rescheduled session.
In response to these events, a lawsuit was filed by Dimopoulos Law Firm and JK Legal & Consulting on behalf of the affected fans. The legal action targets Liberty Media Corporation, operating as Formula One Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix, and TAB Contractors, Inc. The lawsuit accuses the defendants of various charges, including breach of contract, negligence, and engaging in deceptive trade practices.
Steve Dimopoulos, the owner and lead attorney of Dimopoulos Law Firm, said the following:
“We will vindicate the rights of the fans that traveled great distances and paid small fortunes to attend, but were deprived of the experience."