Relatives of four victims A Monterey Park shooting The gunman's estate and the dance studio where the attack took place are suing for wrongful death.
The lawsuits filed Friday in Los Angeles County Superior Court allege that among those killed were relatives of Xiujuan Yu, Yu Lun Gao, Lilan Li and Maimi Nunn. Who Can Draw? On January 21, 2023, the shooting took place at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio.
Representatives of Star Ballroom and Trans Estate could not immediately be reached for comment.
All four lawsuits allege wrongful death, assault and battery against Tran's estate and wrongful death, liability and negligence against the ballroom.
The lawsuits allege that owners and managers at the Star Ballroom “failed to take reasonable steps and were negligent in applying security measures.” .”
They also allege that the owners and managers knew that “similar criminal acts” had taken place in and around the dance studio and failed to warn patrons of the dangers. However, the lawsuits do not describe what these other incidents were.
Kevin Tang, who was injured by Tran, sued Tran's estate for assault and battery, alleging negligence and liability by Star Ballroom. Tang suffered a left femur injury as a result of the attack and required surgery and time off work to recover, according to the complaint.
Tran, 72, opened fire at the Star Ballroom during a Lunar New Year celebration. 11 people were killed Nine others were injured.
After unleashing 42 rounds, Tran Lai Lai went to the ballroom and studio. In nearby AlhambraWhere was he? Disarmed by Brandon SayWhose family owns the studio?
Tran died Self-inflicted gunshot wound Jan. 22, 2023 during a confrontation with the police.
The plaintiffs in all five cases are represented by attorney Danny Choong and are seeking unspecified punitive damages against Tran's estate and unspecified compensatory damages against the studio.
Star Ballroom is a A well-loved community gathering place A celebration of dance, self-expression and Chinese culture. It is 122 w. It was located on Garvey Ave and never reopened following a mass shooting, the deadliest in modern Los Angeles County history.
“I don't think I want to reopen,” owner Maria Liang said San Gabriel Valley Tribune In May 2023. “It's even harder to return to the same place to work.”
Following the shooting, then-President Biden and then-Vice President Kamala Harris visited Monterey Park to offer their condolences to the families of the victims.
Two months later, Biden returned The opening city Executive Action to Control Gun Violence Even Biden He invited Sai as the guest of honour In his 2023 State of the Union address.