Plaintiff Dies Before Trial in Live Nation Suit
Charles Wilson, who alleged he was injured by a thrown can at a 2023 Glendale concert, died before the case could reach trial.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Dance
Charles Wilson died before trial in his lawsuit against Live Nation Worldwide Inc., according to his attorney, who informed Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Dean J. Kitchens of the death. The minute order does not state when Wilson died or the cause of death.
Why it matters
The case concerned alleged injuries at a live concert, and the death leaves open how the claims will proceed. Judge Kitchens has scheduled a February 9 status conference to address substituting a new plaintiff.
The minute order sets a February 9 status conference on substituting a new plaintiff, and no trial date is currently set. The date and cause of death, and whether it relates to the alleged incident, remain unstated in the record.
The players
Live Nation Worldwide Inc.
Live Nation is a major global live entertainment company that promotes concerts and operates venues and ticketing services.
Dean J. Kitchens
Dean J. Kitchens is a judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court presiding over the civil case.
The details
Wilson sued Live Nation Worldwide Inc. in Los Angeles Superior Court in September 2025, alleging he was hit by a can allegedly thrown by a performer at a September 19, 2023 concert at the Echoplex in Glendale. Live Nation attorneys denied the allegations, blamed the injuries in part on third-party negligence, and argued Wilson assumed the risk of attending the concert.
Timeline
September 19, 2023: Concert at the Echoplex in Glendale where Wilson alleged he was injured.
September 2025: Wilson filed his lawsuit against Live Nation in Los Angeles Superior Court.
Thursday, prior to November 9, 2026: Wilson's attorney informed Judge Kitchens of his death.
February 9, 2027: Status conference scheduled on substitution of a new plaintiff.
Industry Dynamics
The lawsuit adds to a growing body of personal-injury claims facing Live Nation over concert-venue safety. Claims like this test how the company's assumption-of-risk and third-party negligence defenses hold up in court.
Concertgoers attending live events in Los Angeles-area venues may see how venue liability claims affect safety practices and ticketing terms. The case illustrates the legal risks that venues and promoters face when audience members are injured during performances.
The takeaway
Concertgoers should be aware that event operators often rely on assumption-of-risk language, and injured attendees may pursue claims even when cases take years to resolve. Following the court docket is the most direct way to track how this case develops.
What happens next
A status conference on substituting a new plaintiff is scheduled for February 9, 2027.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by My News LA.
