Travis Scott requests to dismiss lawsuit over Astroworld tragedy as he appears to deny liability

Travis Scott has filed legal documents (Picture: Getty)

Travis Scott has requested a judge dismiss at least one civil lawsuit brought against him after the Astroworld tragedy last month.

Ten people were killed and hundreds injured at the rapper’s concert in November when the crowd rushed the stage, squeezing people so tightly they could not breathe, police said.

The youngest victim was nine-year-old Ezra Blount, whose family rejected Scott’s offer to cover the funeral expenses.

Scott filed legal documents on Monday asking that a suit from festival attendee Jessie Garcia filed against him and several of his businesses be dismissed with prejudice.

TMZ claims Scott issued a ‘general denial’ to all the allegations in Garcia’s suit.

It was previously unknown if Scott would take responsibility for the catastrophe, but the appeal for dismissal suggests he is denying all liability. 

10 people died at Astroworld last month (Picture: AP)

According to the publication, sources close to the artist claim he is planning to issue a similar response to several other cases that have been filed against him in wake of Astroworld.

It comes after a motion was filed to combine all 275 suits into one ‘multi-district litigation’, however, the court has yet to rule on that request.

Eight people had died on the night of Scott’s concert, with Blount and a 22-year-old woman both dying in the days following from injuries they sustained on the night.

The family of another victim, 14-year-old John Hilgert, is suing the rapper along with Live Nation Worldwide and others, with his father Chris Hilgert telling People: ‘The pain of our loss from our son John not making it home alive from an event such as this is intolerable.

Scott stated he’d cover funeral costs and provide aid for victims (Picture: Getty)

‘He was a beautiful young man who simply wanted to enjoy his first concert event with his friends, whom he treasured spending time with more than anything.’

Scott, 30, previously announced he will cover all funeral costs and provide further aid for the victims killed.

The rapper has partnered with online counseling company BetterHelp to supply free one-on-one online therapy and is working closely with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), MHA National (Mental Health America), and MHA of Greater Houston to direct all those in need to proper mental health services.

‘Travis remains in active conversations with the city of Houston, law enforcement and local first responders to respectfully and appropriately connect with the individuals and families of those involved,’ a statement read.

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‘These are the first of many steps Travis plans on taking as a part of his personal vow to assist those affected throughout their grieving and recovery process.’

Metro.co.uk has contacted Scott’s rep for comment.

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