French Montana was sued right now (March 20) for negligence over the taking pictures that occurred in the course of the filming of a music video in Miami Gardens, Florida on January 5. A minimum of 10 folks have been injured within the incident. The lawsuit from Carl Leon, who was current on the time of filming, alleges that French Montana uncared for to make sure correct safety, police element, or general secure working practices.
Leon’s lawsuit alleges that he “suffered nice bodily harm and damages far in extra of the jurisdictional limits of this courtroom.” The lawsuit additionally names Coke Boys Data, the Licking restaurant the place the taking pictures occurred, and property proprietor Gayles Plaza. Leon is looking for damages in extra of $50,000 and a jury trial.
When reached by Pitchfork, Leon’s lawyer, Josiah D. Graham, provided no remark. Pitchfork has additionally reached out to representatives for French Montana.
When the taking pictures was reported, the Licking distanced themselves from the filming in a press release to CNN: “We weren’t conscious of a video being filmed and discovered final [minute] French Montana was taking pictures a scene within the again parking zone. We don’t know what truly occurred. The Licking restaurant has nothing to do with the incident and has given police the mandatory footage requested.”
French Montana provided this assertion on social media on the time: “We sadly have been on the fallacious place, on the fallacious time when an incident occurred that left folks damage. Our ideas & prayers are w/ the victims & households right now.”