Security guard Erika Mack has filed a multi-million lawsuit against the festival after she was trampled at the festival this yearΒ
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Erica Mack was trampled while working security at the Ultra Music Festival after fencing in the Miami area she was working collapsed. She was injured after a large group of people outside the festival tried to push over a fence at SE 1st Street and Biscayne Boulevard.
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Miami Police had reportedly been warned that the area where Mack was providing security needed stronger fencing in case of any problems. Miami Police Chief Manuel Orosa said organizers didnβt follow through.Β Organizers of the Ultra Music Festival released a statement on Friday regarding their security measures in wake of the ongoing criticism they are receiving. Miami police said organizers of the festival did not use proper fencing in the area where Erica Mack was trampled.
“The safety of our event, fans, crew and personnel has always been our number one concern.Β Despite our best efforts to continue to provide a safe and enjoyable event for our patrons and staff, certain criminal acts will always be beyond our control even though we continue to assure that security is of prime importance.Β Indeed, we never condone any criminal activities, especially those of a few unlawful gatecrashers whose actions are both illegal and reprehensible.”Β
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Some tough times are waiting for the Ultra team.
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