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Indiana State Fair Case Involving Sugarland Not Going to Trial Until 2014

Megan Pacella — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:00:37 +0000

This summer, plenty of country music fans will both remember and mourn the Indiana State Fair tragedy. In August of 2011, the fair stage collapsed before a Sugarland performance, killing seven people and injuring dozens more. Since the accident, Sugarland’s Kristian Bush and Jennifer Nettles have been wrapped up in depositions and legal proceedings for a trial that will determine who is responsible for the stage collapse.

Lady Antebellum Raise $285K to Help Rebuild Henryville

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:00:11 +0000

“This event started as an idea we had in the studio last year to crash someone’s prom,” says Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott (quote via the Green Room PR). “We had no idea at the time it would fill such a need. We are amazed by the support we’ve gotten from our fans, sponsors and the press. This is one of the proudest moments of our career!”

Sugarland Fan Critically Injured at Indiana State Fair Returns Home

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:30:16 +0000

Through all the media scrutiny surrounding the pending lawsuit against Sugarland, a spark of positivity has surfaced. Nine months after the tragic Indiana State Fair stage collapse, which killed 7 and injured dozens on August 13, 2011, one of the most critically injured concert-goers is preparing to return home after an intense round of rehabilitation.

Sugarland's Tour Manager Becomes the Focus of Indiana State Fair Lawsuit

Brittany Joy Cooper — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:00:52 +0000

The focus of the Sugarland lawsuit concerning the August stage collapse at the duo’s Indiana State Fair show is now turned away from the band and instead pointed at their tour manager, Hellen Rollens — the very woman credited with saving the lives of every band member that tragic day.

Sugarland Plan to Be 'Honest and Open' in Indiana State Fair Deposition

Brittany Joy Cooper — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:00:02 +0000

Sugarland was scheduled to begin their video deposition today (April 12) concerning the August 13 Indiana State Fair tragedy and the lawsuits suggesting that they resisted delaying the start of their show. Since the collapse that killed seven and injured dozens more, fingers have been pointed at everyone from Sugarland to Mid-America Sound Corp, the company that owned the stage and the light rigging. But the band says no one cares more about getting this resolved than they do.

Review of Sugarland Stage at Indiana State Fair Finds Rigging Wasn't Up to Code

Billy Dukes — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:00:16 +0000

The stage that collapsed moments before Sugarland was due to begin their performance at the Indiana State Fair last year wasn’t strong enough to withstand a 68 MPH gust of wind, as required by code. A 59 MPH gust of wind toppled the light and sound rigging on the night of August 13, but parts of the support system began giving way earlier in the evening.

Sugarland Allowed to Give Video Deposition in Indiana State Fair Case

Billy Dukes — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:00:27 +0000

Lawyers for both sides agreed that Sugarland could give their deposition in lawsuits stemming from last August’s stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair offsite, via video. The band will sit down to record next week in Charleston, W.V. The Indy Channel reports that attorney Ken Allen confirmed April 12 and 13 as the dates [...]

Sugarland Asked to Give Deposition in Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse Case

Brittany Joy Cooper — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:00:11 +0000

When Sugarland‘s Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush saw the rigging of the giant stage at the Indiana State Fair come crashing tragically around them last summer, they likely felt thankful to be alive first, and second, a horrible grief at the whole situation. What they couldn’t possibly have anticipated in that moment was the onslaught of court cases and finger pointing and legalities that would inevitably ensue.

Sugarland Deny Being at Fault for Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse

Brittany Joy Cooper — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:00:20 +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 State Fair Rep Claims Sugarland Resisted Delaying Their Concert Before Stage Collapse

Billy Dukes — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:00:46 +0000

As courts decide who’s to blame, who to fine and how to learn from the tragic stage collapse that occurred minutes before Sugarland was scheduled to take the stage at the Indiana State Fair last August, one fair executive claims the band resisted any delay in their show.

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

Amanda Hensel — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:00:08 +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 [...]

State of Indiana Settles With Sugarland Stage Collapse Victims

Billy Dukes — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:00:02 +0000

The state of Indiana has settled with 63 of the 65 victims from August’s stage collapse before a Sugarland show at the Indiana State Fair. KRTV in Indianapolis reports that of the $5 million available for compensation, all but $2,000 has been claimed.

Sugarland Sued Over Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse

Amanda Hensel — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:00:37 +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 to Honor Stage Collapse Victims During Tonight's Return to Indiana

Billy Dukes — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:00:24 +0000

As promised, Sugarland are returning to Indiana for a show in honor of the seven killed and dozens injured when the stage collapsed before an August show at the Indiana State Fair. Friday night’s concert at the Conseco Fieldhouse will benefit the Indiana State Fair Remembrance Fund.

Sugarland Set to Return to Indiana for Free Show Following Deadly Stage Collapse

Jeff Giles — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:00:36 +0000

The last time they scheduled a show in Indiana, Sugarland made headlines for all the wrong reasons, suffering a horrific stage collapse that claimed the lives of seven concertgoers and injured more than 40 others.

At the time, they promised they’d be back to perform a free show — and now they’re making good on that promise by adding a new show.

Sugarland Addresses Indiana Stage Collapse in Moving Open Letter

Jeff Giles — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:30:45 +0000

After experiencing the terror, confusion, and sadness of last Saturday night’s stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair, the members of Sugarland are understandably shaken up. And while their tour continues, the band’s thoughts and prayers remain with the victims and their families.

In a heartfelt open letter posted on their website, Sugarland addressed the incident, trying to put their feelings into words and explaining their plans to honor those who died while continuing to sort out the events that led to the collapse.

Indiana State Fair Concert Stage Collapses, Killing Five [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:30:12 +0000

Thousands of people were gathered at an outdoor stage at the Indiana State Fair on Saturday night when high winds from a storm caused the stage rigging to collapse, killing five and injuring at least 40 others, multiple outlets report.