Travis Scott is no stranger to being sued, and he's back in court again, this time over an alleged violent incident involving his security team. Omar Majdi Muhanna, a man who alleges he became permanently injured when he was assaulted by a security guard at a New York City venue where Scott was performing on August 17, 2024, has filed a lawsuit in a Manhattan federal court.
Muhanna claims in court documents obtained by AllHipHop that he was assaulted "without cause, provocation or justification" by a guard employed by "We All We Got" Personal Security, the company hired to protect Scott. The attack was outside 862 6th Avenue as opposed to the Jacob Javits Center, where Scott attended the Fanatics Fest NYC 2024.
The lawsuit doesn't just name the security company but also its owner, Mario Allen. It also lists Travis Scott, his record label Cactus Jack Records, and an unnamed security guard identified only as "John Doe." Muhanna argues that Scott and his label are liable for the actions of their security personnel under the legal doctrine known as "respondeat superior," which holds employers responsible for the actions of their employees when they are engaged in the scope of their duties.
Muhanna says the injuries he suffered when he was allegedly attacked are "serious and permanent." The lawsuit claims Scott and the others were negligent and did not adequately hire, train, and supervise their security staff. He is asking for damages but does not specify how much.
Scott has yet to comment on the lawsuit publicly. But this legal challenge adds to the rapper's already complicated relationship with lawsuits and concerns about public safety at his events. The case is separate from the tragedy at the Astroworld Festival in 2021 in Houston, where a crowd surge killed 10 and injured hundreds, but it does raise fresh questions about security practices attached to his events.
For Travis Scott, who often finds his name linked to controversy, this lawsuit could unleash a fresh wave of scrutiny. Regardless of whether the case proceeds to court, it raises the growing discussion about what high-profile artists should be doing in terms of the conduct of their security teams. Scott and his legal team have not yet released a statement. One thing is sure: Travis Scott's legal woes are just beginning.
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