Shooting Victim Sues Over Lil Baby Music Video Incident

Kevin Mares, who was shot during a Lil Baby music video shoot in May, has sued for damages, seeking compensation for pain, suffering, lost earnings, and a diminished ability to work. Although Lil Baby is not named in the lawsuit, Mares sues his management company, Quality Control Music, LLC, and the production company Shotclock, LLC, holding them responsible for failing to provide proper security at the event. Mares also sues the security firms Cannon Executive Protection Agency, LLC, and Tactical Elite Protection Services, LLC, alleging they subcontracted unapproved and inadequately trained personnel.

The lawsuit claims that the parties involved “negligently failed to exercise reasonable care in the performance, training, and staffing of the specific security services required for an international recording artist production,” according to AllHipHop. Mares’ attorney, Peter A. Law, stated, “Defendants knew or should have known that a significant number of violent crimes were committed in the surrounding area.” Mares, who was struck in the neck during …