Thursday, August 29, 2013

Toots' Hibbert suing again, files $20m lawsuit after concert incident


Grammy-winning reggae musician Frederick 'Toots' Hibbert is suing several organisations after he was injured during a May concert in Richmond. 

Hibbert has filed the $20 million lawsuit in Richmond Circuit Court against Venture Richmond and Metropolitan Richmond Sports Backers Inc. 

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The suit also names security-provider Regional Marketing Concepts Inc. and another company that provided concessions for the concert. 

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The leader of Toots and the Maytals was struck in the head with a tossed vodka bottle while he performed on Brown's Island in the James River. After suffering a deep head cut, Hibbert canceled the remaining dates on his tour and returned to Jamaica. 

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The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that Venture Richmond objected on Monday to the allegation of negligence, saying the teen charged is solely responsible.

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