A Brooklyn woman, Idiana Gonzalez, has filed a lawsuit against the Barclays Center and associated companies after suffering serious injuries in a stampede during a boxing match on May 29, 2022. The chaos was triggered by a loud noise misinterpreted as gunfire, causing fear among attendees, including tennis star Naomi Osaka. Gonzalez claims the venue lacked proper security and emergency protocols despite a known risk of such an incident, resulting in her being trampled and requiring surgery for her injuries.
Idiana Gonzalez alleges in her lawsuit that the Barclays Center failed to provide adequate emergency response during a stampede, resulting in her severe injuries.
The chaotic incident, sparked by false gunfire reports, injured at least 16 attendees and led to widespread panic among boxing match spectators, including Naomi Osaka.
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