‘Laugh Now, Cry Later’ – How a Drake Concert at MSG May Change the Law Regarding Managing the Risk of Large Events

By Charles F. Gfeller, of Gfeller Laurie LLP Can an arena operator or event promoter be held liable for the actions of third parties during a large event, like a Drake concert?  According to a recent decision in New York’s First Department, the answer is potentially - yes. In the case at issue, Plaintiff Amanda Giovacco was hit and injured by a thrown aluminum bottle while attending a Drake concert at Madison Square Garden. This concert was promoted by Live Nation, who had a contract w