Lawsuit against feld from Brian Moreau

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Edited Date/Time 7/9/2022 9:42am
The document says quote “As a direct and proximate result of the defendants (Feld Entertainment) individual and collective negligence, gross negligence, and or reckless disregard for the life, health, safety and well being of plaintiff - who had just turned 18 years old two weeks before the race - plaintiff is now parapelegic.”

The people being blamed for this collective negligence consist of the Feld agents, employees directors, representatives, affiliates, contractors, race directors, flaggers, flag marshal, and the alpinestar medical crew

Pretty interesting, and definitely sucks.

https://dockets.justia.com/docket/florida/flmdce/8:2022cv01295/402385

https://unicourt.com/case/pc-db5-moreau-v-feld-entertainment-inc-et-al-…
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7/6/2022 5:46pm Edited Date/Time 7/6/2022 5:47pm
Would love to read the whole complaint. Interested how they allege the required elements of negligence
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7/6/2022 5:52pm
2 weeks after 18 won't do it.
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I will always find this rubbish. This was a sport you knew inherently had large risks and CHOSE to do. To turn around and sue after things didn’t work out well I personally feel is a chicken shit low class move
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7/6/2022 5:56pm
That the big news Mathis was referring too?
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7/6/2022 6:26pm Edited Date/Time 7/6/2022 6:31pm
Like the NFL in concussion suits, Nascar Earnhardt suit, and countless other sports injury suits, the insurance companies will settle rather than going though a brutal discovery and dragging the sport's admittedly minimal, but maybe adequate safety protocols into litigation.
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Like the NFL in concussion suits, Nascar Earnhardt suit, and countless other sports injury suits, the insurance companies will settle rather than going though a brutal...
Like the NFL in concussion suits, Nascar Earnhardt suit, and countless other sports injury suits, the insurance companies will settle rather than going though a brutal discovery and dragging the sport's admittedly minimal, but maybe adequate safety protocols into litigation.
For “an undisclosed amount”
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7/6/2022 6:32pm
Zycki11 wrote:
I will always find this rubbish. This was a sport you knew inherently had large risks and CHOSE to do. To turn around and sue after...
I will always find this rubbish. This was a sport you knew inherently had large risks and CHOSE to do. To turn around and sue after things didn’t work out well I personally feel is a chicken shit low class move
Any chance that you witnessed how the Med crew basically dragged him by the shoulders and threw him in the mule while he was complaining about neck/back issues.? Really seemed like a ridiculously bad move.

I’m certainly not a fan of frivolous litigation, and in this situation the Moreau’s seem to have a legitimate bitch.
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7/6/2022 6:34pm Edited Date/Time 7/6/2022 6:47pm
Zycki11 wrote:
I will always find this rubbish. This was a sport you knew inherently had large risks and CHOSE to do. To turn around and sue after...
I will always find this rubbish. This was a sport you knew inherently had large risks and CHOSE to do. To turn around and sue after things didn’t work out well I personally feel is a chicken shit low class move
OldPro277 wrote:
Any chance that you witnessed how the Med crew basically dragged him by the shoulders and threw him in the mule while he was complaining about...
Any chance that you witnessed how the Med crew basically dragged him by the shoulders and threw him in the mule while he was complaining about neck/back issues.? Really seemed like a ridiculously bad move.

I’m certainly not a fan of frivolous litigation, and in this situation the Moreau’s seem to have a legitimate bitch.
Especially since he was 1) alert and reportedly arguing against being moved and 2) not impeding the competition (it was practice).

The fact that no red flag was initiated in the practice session at all is going to be difficult to defend from an event safety standpoint
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7/6/2022 6:35pm
Shit deal from any angle.....
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7/6/2022 6:36pm Edited Date/Time 7/6/2022 6:37pm
Remember, this was the kid that the medical crew drug off of the track, before fully realizing the extent of his injuries.
Even ML's instagram post mentioned how hard it was to see the sequence of photos, and that they could do better.

Implied risk goes with many high speed, and graviry sports.
As a former DH racer, and Skydiver I'm well aware of the risks.
That's a given.
Mishandling the medical care is not.
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His Instagram is such a depressing place. Constantly posting pics/videos of himself riding from 2-3 years ago before his injury as if they are recent with occasional new pics of him talking about how depressed he is. I hope he’s getting the mental health help he needs.
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Yes. This is also the same kid:


Well where to start?!I still haven’t found the right words to simply tell you what’s going on in my head and what happened on February 15, 2020 now two years I’ve been hurt it’s gone fast but at the same time very long.I know a lot of you are waiting to hear from me well and I hope I’m getting back on a motorcycle Breff I’m sorry I couldn’t write and explain my situation to you instead because it was a big emotional shock for me no more can do what I love most in my life and even though deep down there is always a light telling you it’s not over while your situation proves that everything is finished beautifully.

Today I find myself 20 years old and I can no longer walk, I can no longer do what I love, I can no more live my passion, take the motorcycle, go as soon as possible, become the best and this crazy adrenaline that sport can pro Cure.I love and hate this sport at the same time.2 years later things got messed up and I only have one thing to say to close it all off.Already a big thank you to the people who have supported me and are supporting me.the Musquin family, KTM, Troy Lee gas gas factory.My close ones my Agent some friends finally what’s left. I just hope one thing is that my life gets better and back to normal in everyday life. Injured myself I was just 18 years old, my license in the USA in one of the best teams in the world, the highest level in my sport Breff a life that every young dream. But life decided otherwise.

Today I’m 20 years old and I’m still alive and it’s always worse, but suffering day by day. I wish that on no one. As you understand motorcycle high level sport is over, hard to do for a reason but so is life. Fighting and believing that my situation will get better… thank you everyone and I will keep you updated on my evolutions.I love you guys.Just keep grinding and believe.

🙏🏼Ps sorry for the spelling mistakes.BM104 ❤️


So what point are you trying to make?
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7/6/2022 6:54pm Edited Date/Time 7/6/2022 7:37pm
tobz wrote:
aeffertz wrote:
Yes. This is also the same kid: [quote] Well where to start?!I still haven’t found the right words to simply tell you what’s going on in...
Yes. This is also the same kid:


Well where to start?!I still haven’t found the right words to simply tell you what’s going on in my head and what happened on February 15, 2020 now two years I’ve been hurt it’s gone fast but at the same time very long.I know a lot of you are waiting to hear from me well and I hope I’m getting back on a motorcycle Breff I’m sorry I couldn’t write and explain my situation to you instead because it was a big emotional shock for me no more can do what I love most in my life and even though deep down there is always a light telling you it’s not over while your situation proves that everything is finished beautifully.

Today I find myself 20 years old and I can no longer walk, I can no longer do what I love, I can no more live my passion, take the motorcycle, go as soon as possible, become the best and this crazy adrenaline that sport can pro Cure.I love and hate this sport at the same time.2 years later things got messed up and I only have one thing to say to close it all off.Already a big thank you to the people who have supported me and are supporting me.the Musquin family, KTM, Troy Lee gas gas factory.My close ones my Agent some friends finally what’s left. I just hope one thing is that my life gets better and back to normal in everyday life. Injured myself I was just 18 years old, my license in the USA in one of the best teams in the world, the highest level in my sport Breff a life that every young dream. But life decided otherwise.

Today I’m 20 years old and I’m still alive and it’s always worse, but suffering day by day. I wish that on no one. As you understand motorcycle high level sport is over, hard to do for a reason but so is life. Fighting and believing that my situation will get better… thank you everyone and I will keep you updated on my evolutions.I love you guys.Just keep grinding and believe.

🙏🏼Ps sorry for the spelling mistakes.BM104 ❤️


So what point are you trying to make?
Just seems to be doing it “tough” by the look of that recent video
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7/6/2022 7:17pm
Zycki11 wrote:
I will always find this rubbish. This was a sport you knew inherently had large risks and CHOSE to do. To turn around and sue after...
I will always find this rubbish. This was a sport you knew inherently had large risks and CHOSE to do. To turn around and sue after things didn’t work out well I personally feel is a chicken shit low class move
Everyone needs to understand this is probably his insurance company that is sueing, regardless if he wants them to or not - or at least it could be.
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7/6/2022 7:20pm
Zycki11 wrote:
I will always find this rubbish. This was a sport you knew inherently had large risks and CHOSE to do. To turn around and sue after...
I will always find this rubbish. This was a sport you knew inherently had large risks and CHOSE to do. To turn around and sue after things didn’t work out well I personally feel is a chicken shit low class move
OldPro277 wrote:
Any chance that you witnessed how the Med crew basically dragged him by the shoulders and threw him in the mule while he was complaining about...
Any chance that you witnessed how the Med crew basically dragged him by the shoulders and threw him in the mule while he was complaining about neck/back issues.? Really seemed like a ridiculously bad move.

I’m certainly not a fan of frivolous litigation, and in this situation the Moreau’s seem to have a legitimate bitch.
I understand all of that and the situation. I went through something very similar and had to yell at the medics. In either case, I still do not believe in the lawsuit or the actions taken. It is unfortunate that is he so young and will struggle moving forward. However, anyone in that situation is faced with similar circumstances.
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Motocross (or Supercross, in this case) is dangerous as FU{<.
We do it anyway.
We even sign releases acknowledging these facts.

Then, shit goes sideways. In Brian’s case…REAL sideways.

While I COMPLETELY disagree with the whole lawsuit, I have to look at this from Brian’s position and when I do…

I almost kinda “get it”.

But, at the end of the day…

No one but Brian is responsible for being out there on the track.

Sad; but, true.
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7/6/2022 7:51pm
Zycki11 wrote:
I will always find this rubbish. This was a sport you knew inherently had large risks and CHOSE to do. To turn around and sue after...
I will always find this rubbish. This was a sport you knew inherently had large risks and CHOSE to do. To turn around and sue after things didn’t work out well I personally feel is a chicken shit low class move
90% of the time I would agree with you. And how they handled him probably didn't affect the injury already sustained. But...right when I saw that I thought lawsuit. That was unreal the way the drug him off and I agree with a lawsuit in this situation. I've never seen such neglect of an obvious spinal injury.
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7/6/2022 7:58pm Edited Date/Time 7/6/2022 8:02pm
Zycki11 wrote:
I will always find this rubbish. This was a sport you knew inherently had large risks and CHOSE to do. To turn around and sue after...
I will always find this rubbish. This was a sport you knew inherently had large risks and CHOSE to do. To turn around and sue after things didn’t work out well I personally feel is a chicken shit low class move
Yes, racing mx or sx is dangerous. But if his injuries are due to action of others after his crash, well that's a different story. Afterall in this case it's a profession sport with what should be professional support workers.

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7/6/2022 8:01pm Edited Date/Time 7/6/2022 8:29pm
Zycki11 wrote:
I will always find this rubbish. This was a sport you knew inherently had large risks and CHOSE to do. To turn around and sue after...
I will always find this rubbish. This was a sport you knew inherently had large risks and CHOSE to do. To turn around and sue after things didn’t work out well I personally feel is a chicken shit low class move
Yes, racing mx or sx is dangerous. But if his injuries are due to action of others after his crash, well that's a different story. Afterall...
Yes, racing mx or sx is dangerous. But if his injuries are due to action of others after his crash, well that's a different story. Afterall in this case it's a profession sport with what should be professional support workers.

And I am certain he will have no difficulty finding a medical professional to bear legal legitimacy to this premise, especially while the videotape of him screaming and being dragged by the upper torso is rolling.
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7/6/2022 8:01pm
TeamGreen wrote:
Motocross (or Supercross, in this case) is dangerous as FU{<. We do it anyway. We even sign releases acknowledging these facts. Then, shit goes sideways. In...
Motocross (or Supercross, in this case) is dangerous as FU{<.
We do it anyway.
We even sign releases acknowledging these facts.

Then, shit goes sideways. In Brian’s case…REAL sideways.

While I COMPLETELY disagree with the whole lawsuit, I have to look at this from Brian’s position and when I do…

I almost kinda “get it”.

But, at the end of the day…

No one but Brian is responsible for being out there on the track.

Sad; but, true.
So Deathcross.

If the way he was handled DID have an effect on his paralysis do you still think the lawsuit is shit?
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7/6/2022 8:26pm
Zycki11 wrote:
I will always find this rubbish. This was a sport you knew inherently had large risks and CHOSE to do. To turn around and sue after...
I will always find this rubbish. This was a sport you knew inherently had large risks and CHOSE to do. To turn around and sue after things didn’t work out well I personally feel is a chicken shit low class move
Yes, racing mx or sx is dangerous. But if his injuries are due to action of others after his crash, well that's a different story. Afterall...
Yes, racing mx or sx is dangerous. But if his injuries are due to action of others after his crash, well that's a different story. Afterall in this case it's a profession sport with what should be professional support workers.

That will be the hardest part... How can a medical professional state with supportive evidence that the actions by the crew resulted in injury? I have seen many a back xrays etc and you really can't "prove" it. It is a terrible thing either way, I just don't see a good outcome unless Feld decides to settle without a court appearance
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TeamGreen wrote:
Motocross (or Supercross, in this case) is dangerous as FU{<. We do it anyway. We even sign releases acknowledging these facts. Then, shit goes sideways. In...
Motocross (or Supercross, in this case) is dangerous as FU{<.
We do it anyway.
We even sign releases acknowledging these facts.

Then, shit goes sideways. In Brian’s case…REAL sideways.

While I COMPLETELY disagree with the whole lawsuit, I have to look at this from Brian’s position and when I do…

I almost kinda “get it”.

But, at the end of the day…

No one but Brian is responsible for being out there on the track.

Sad; but, true.
If he was treated right by the medics I d agree. But;the medics fucked up big time . And anyone saying otherwise is pure bull . People saying it wasn't the best , It could nt of been much worse if you tryed.
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7/6/2022 8:36pm Edited Date/Time 7/7/2022 5:14am
tobz wrote:
aeffertz wrote:
Yes. This is also the same kid: [quote] Well where to start?!I still haven’t found the right words to simply tell you what’s going on in...
Yes. This is also the same kid:


Well where to start?!I still haven’t found the right words to simply tell you what’s going on in my head and what happened on February 15, 2020 now two years I’ve been hurt it’s gone fast but at the same time very long.I know a lot of you are waiting to hear from me well and I hope I’m getting back on a motorcycle Breff I’m sorry I couldn’t write and explain my situation to you instead because it was a big emotional shock for me no more can do what I love most in my life and even though deep down there is always a light telling you it’s not over while your situation proves that everything is finished beautifully.

Today I find myself 20 years old and I can no longer walk, I can no longer do what I love, I can no more live my passion, take the motorcycle, go as soon as possible, become the best and this crazy adrenaline that sport can pro Cure.I love and hate this sport at the same time.2 years later things got messed up and I only have one thing to say to close it all off.Already a big thank you to the people who have supported me and are supporting me.the Musquin family, KTM, Troy Lee gas gas factory.My close ones my Agent some friends finally what’s left. I just hope one thing is that my life gets better and back to normal in everyday life. Injured myself I was just 18 years old, my license in the USA in one of the best teams in the world, the highest level in my sport Breff a life that every young dream. But life decided otherwise.

Today I’m 20 years old and I’m still alive and it’s always worse, but suffering day by day. I wish that on no one. As you understand motorcycle high level sport is over, hard to do for a reason but so is life. Fighting and believing that my situation will get better… thank you everyone and I will keep you updated on my evolutions.I love you guys.Just keep grinding and believe.

🙏🏼Ps sorry for the spelling mistakes.BM104 ❤️


So what point are you trying to make?
tobz wrote:
Just seems to be doing it “tough” by the look of that recent video
Just seems to be doing it “tough” by the look of that recent video
My last post got deleted let's see how this one goes
Edit: No it didn't but I just did myself as this one is less snarky

So cause he's got a nice car means he doesn't deserve compensation? The pictures of him being dragged off the track and sat in a mule during PRACTICE looked pretty fucken bad
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I hope he wins it . Medics were seriously in the wrong with what they did . they are trained professionals and need to act as such. Maybe a good wake up call . As there was some other very weird calls by them the last couple of years ., Wilson crash this year , not red flaging that race was wrong .
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7/6/2022 8:39pm Edited Date/Time 7/6/2022 8:49pm
Zycki11 wrote:
I will always find this rubbish. This was a sport you knew inherently had large risks and CHOSE to do. To turn around and sue after...
I will always find this rubbish. This was a sport you knew inherently had large risks and CHOSE to do. To turn around and sue after things didn’t work out well I personally feel is a chicken shit low class move
Yes, racing mx or sx is dangerous. But if his injuries are due to action of others after his crash, well that's a different story. Afterall...
Yes, racing mx or sx is dangerous. But if his injuries are due to action of others after his crash, well that's a different story. Afterall in this case it's a profession sport with what should be professional support workers.

Zycki11 wrote:
That will be the hardest part... How can a medical professional state with supportive evidence that the actions by the crew resulted in injury? I have...
That will be the hardest part... How can a medical professional state with supportive evidence that the actions by the crew resulted in injury? I have seen many a back xrays etc and you really can't "prove" it. It is a terrible thing either way, I just don't see a good outcome unless Feld decides to settle without a court appearance
It doesn't require concrete proof that they caused a specific injury by a specific motion.

It is a negligence suit. The legal burden is: "lack of any care or an extreme departure from what a reasonably careful person would do in the same situation"
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Zycki11 wrote:
I will always find this rubbish. This was a sport you knew inherently had large risks and CHOSE to do. To turn around and sue after...
I will always find this rubbish. This was a sport you knew inherently had large risks and CHOSE to do. To turn around and sue after things didn’t work out well I personally feel is a chicken shit low class move
Yes, racing mx or sx is dangerous. But if his injuries are due to action of others after his crash, well that's a different story. Afterall...
Yes, racing mx or sx is dangerous. But if his injuries are due to action of others after his crash, well that's a different story. Afterall in this case it's a profession sport with what should be professional support workers.

Zycki11 wrote:
That will be the hardest part... How can a medical professional state with supportive evidence that the actions by the crew resulted in injury? I have...
That will be the hardest part... How can a medical professional state with supportive evidence that the actions by the crew resulted in injury? I have seen many a back xrays etc and you really can't "prove" it. It is a terrible thing either way, I just don't see a good outcome unless Feld decides to settle without a court appearance
“collective negligence, gross negligence, and or reckless disregard for the life, health, safety and well being of plaintiff”

This case seems pretty easy to prove they did not act accordingly to the above. Whether or not you think moto is dangerous is moot or if they 100% made him paraplegic isn’t quite the case. they only have to prove the above.

Paramedics have to abide by protocols and standing orders that tell you what to do in a given situation. There’s a TON and you better know them all or there can be legal issues you’ll have to deal with. The stuff they did given the event Brian went through was pretty egregious and goes against all protocols on a national, state, and local level depending on what you fall under when acting as a medic.

No reasonable and competent paramedic would do what they did. You bet they are gonna have other paramedics testify against how the Astars team did not act as they would in that same situation.
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7/6/2022 8:51pm
Zycki11 wrote:
I will always find this rubbish. This was a sport you knew inherently had large risks and CHOSE to do. To turn around and sue after...
I will always find this rubbish. This was a sport you knew inherently had large risks and CHOSE to do. To turn around and sue after things didn’t work out well I personally feel is a chicken shit low class move
Yes, racing mx or sx is dangerous. But if his injuries are due to action of others after his crash, well that's a different story. Afterall...
Yes, racing mx or sx is dangerous. But if his injuries are due to action of others after his crash, well that's a different story. Afterall in this case it's a profession sport with what should be professional support workers.

Zycki11 wrote:
That will be the hardest part... How can a medical professional state with supportive evidence that the actions by the crew resulted in injury? I have...
That will be the hardest part... How can a medical professional state with supportive evidence that the actions by the crew resulted in injury? I have seen many a back xrays etc and you really can't "prove" it. It is a terrible thing either way, I just don't see a good outcome unless Feld decides to settle without a court appearance
They don't necessarily need to prove that the actions taken by the crew resulted in injury. They only have to show that the negligent actions taken by the crew contributed to the severity of his injury. Civil cases are not "guiltly/not guilty". If plaintiffs counsel can convince the jury that negligence on the part of the crew played a part in the severity of his injury then he can win in court.

They can come up with a number for his injuries, say $10 million, and then place 25% of the blame on the crew and they will be on the hook for $2.5 million. That's probably oversimplifying things but it's the gist.

I haven't seen video or photos of how the medical crew handled the incident but I think everyone knows if you have a head or neck injury it is absolutely paramount not to move the patient and if you do have to move them to be extremely gentle and take precautions. If they crew acted as many have stated and there is evidence of it, he's probably got a good case.
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Zycki11 wrote:
I will always find this rubbish. This was a sport you knew inherently had large risks and CHOSE to do. To turn around and sue after...
I will always find this rubbish. This was a sport you knew inherently had large risks and CHOSE to do. To turn around and sue after things didn’t work out well I personally feel is a chicken shit low class move
PFitzG38 wrote:
Everyone needs to understand this is probably his insurance company that is sueing, regardless if he wants them to or not - or at least it...
Everyone needs to understand this is probably his insurance company that is sueing, regardless if he wants them to or not - or at least it could be.
Brian Moreau is listed as the plaintiff. Wouldn't his insurance company be listed as plaintiff if they were the ones filing suit?
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