Man files class action lawsuit for victims of Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy

A class-action lawsuit has been filed following the April incident at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival in Vancouver, naming the City of Vancouver, Vancouver Coastal Health, and Kai-Ji Adam Lo, the man accused of deliberately driving an SUV into a crowd. Plaintiff John Lind, who attended the festival with his family, alleges he suffered substantial injuries, including post-traumatic stress disorder, rib fractures, and a punctured spleen. The lawsuit claims the City and Vancouver Police Department should have anticipated and prevented unauthorized vehicle access to the festival, noting the lack of dedicated police presence and reliance on minimal barricades. Furthermore, the suit alleges Vancouver Coastal Health improperly allowed the suspect extended leave from a mental health facility.

Lind is seeking damages not only for himself but also for all others who sustained personal injuries, lost income, incurred medical expenses, or require future care as a result of the incident. Kai-Ji Adam Lo currently faces 11 counts of second-degree murder and 31 counts of attempted murder, and has been deemed fit to stand trial, though a trial date remains undetermined.

The lawsuit, filed on Thursday, requires certification by the Supreme Court of B.C., and the allegations contained within have not yet been proven in court.

(Source：CityNews Vancouver)