Three lawsuits have been filed against the Kendall County Fair Association following a partial bleacher collapse at the fairgrounds on August 31, 2024. The incident resulted in eight injuries, with one woman later succumbing to her critical injuries. The lawsuits allege negligence on the part of the fair association, claiming they failed to adequately maintain and inspect the bleachers.
Read full article: Attendees injured in partial bleacher collapse at Kendall County Fair file multiple lawsuits
The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified a man who was shot and killed in northeast Bexar County.Read full article: Man shot, killed in northeast Bexar County identified by medical examiner’s office According to court documents filed in the 451st District Court in Kendall County and obtained by KSAT, three lawsuits — including one from Smith’s family — were filed against the Kendall County Fair Association, the nonprofit that owns the Fair Grounds and hosts the fair every Labor Day weekend.The Smith case, filed by her two biological sons, is described as a wrongful death lawsuit, court documents indicate.
Documents show that the man is seeking $1 million in damages as well as compensation for past and future medical expenses, physical pain, physical impairment, mental anguish and possible disfigurement.
BLEACHER COLLAPSE LAWSUIT KENDALL COUNTY FAIR PERSONAL INJURY WRONGFUL DEATH
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