Two people are suing the Rose Bowl Stadium following an attack that happened during a Rüfüs Du Sol show over the summer, it was announced Wednesday.
Video of the attack shows a man punching people in the crowd during the Aug. 16 concert. The man in the video was later identified as Hawthorne resident Julio Cesar Lopez Zavala, who was arrested then released on his own recognizance after a judge ruled he was not a threat to the public.
Andrew Talebi, an attorney for the couple suing, said they are still recovering from injuries they sustained. He said his client, Shelby Lynn Elston, suffered bruises, scrapes and black eyes during the assault.
“She ultimately lost consciousness as a result and then her fiancé intervened, took some licks himself and suffered some injuries,” Talebi said. The attorney said Elston’s fiancé carried her out, himself and performed CPR on her.
The complaint accuses the venue of negligence and Zavala of battery. The man pleaded not guilty to charges against him in a Aug. 25 court appearance.
According to the Pasadena Police Department, Zavala assaulted three people after he became agitated when a drink was spilled. The lawsuit says the stadium “negligently managed, administered and provided security services at the Rose Bowl.”
NBC4 reached out to the Rose Bowl for comment but has not received a response.
An attorney for Zavala said his client maintains his innocence and is investigating the incident further. When it comes to the civil complaint, he said he was recently made aware of it and did not have a comment.
Talebi confirmed his clients are seeking financial compensation, but did not detail how much. Zavala is scheduled to return to court later this month.
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