The Weeknd’s Crew Member Suing Live Nation After Claiming He Was Run Over By Forklift

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A stagehand for The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour is suing event entertainment company Live Nation, claiming that he was run over by a forklift during the setup for a show in Dallas, Texas.

As reported by nme.com, Steve Genovese and his legal team are making the claim that “while marking the floor for the stage dimensions, [Genovese] was run over by a forklift which was being operated by another worker on site.”

“As a result, [he] suffered severe, excruciatingly painful and permanently disabling injuries to his leg,” the statement continues. “The flesh and muscle were torn away from [his] leg and were detached from the bones.”

While The Weeknd is not named within the suit, multiple defendants related in the alleged negligent incident are involved, including promoter C3 Presents, business management firm David Weise & Associates, as well as Cowboys Stadium.

“Defendants had the knowledge, ability, and duty to prevent the severe and life-altering injuries inflicted on [Genovese]. Instead, [they] placed more value on their own financial gain than on the safety of the workers who helped put on The Weeknd concert,” finished the lawsuit. Damages sought include medical bills, loss of earnings and legal fees.

The Weeknd has spent the last few months enjoying the success (and controversy) surrounding his new HBO Original Series The Idol, which he stars in and helped develop alongside Euphoria showrunner Sam Levinson. The show features multiple new tracks from the artist such as “The Lure,” “Popular” with Playboi Carti, and “One of the Girls” with Blackpink.