Live Nation Cleared of Liability in Michigan Music Fest Carbon Monoxide Deaths

Court rules concert promoter not responsible for fatal generator accident at Faster Horses festival.

Three young men died from carbon monoxide poisoning inside a camper at the Michigan International Speedway during the 2021 Faster Horses festival.
Victims' families argued that smaller campsite sizes contributed to hazardous conditions, but the court ruled Live Nation had no duty to monitor the campsite.
Investigators found the generator's exhaust was improperly vented under the trailer, and a carbon monoxide alarm inside the camper was not functioning.
The appeals court affirmed a Lenawee County judge's decision to dismiss Live Nation from the lawsuit, with a 2-1 opinion.
Judge Allie Greenleaf Maldonado dissented, suggesting that a jury should decide if an average person would recognize the generator's risks.