Report: Christina Grimmie's family files lawsuit over singer's death

Suit claims wrongful death, negligent infliction of emotional distress

The family of Christina Grimmie has filed a lawsuit claiming that more security measures should have been in place at the Orlando concert venue where the singer was fatally shot following a performance, according to Billboard.

The lawsuit names AEG Live, The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Plaza Foundation, which owns Plaza Live, and the security company working the event. 

The 22-year-old singer was doing a meet-and-greet with fans on June 10 when Kevin Loibl, armed with two 9mm Glock handguns, gunned the young songstress down as she spread her arms for a hug. He then shot himself.

The lawsuit claimed that only superficial bag checks were done and the venue "failed to take adequate security measures to ensure the safety of the performers and the attendees at the concert venue," Billboard reported.

The family is asking for the defendants to cover medical and funeral expenses, compensation for mental pain and emotional trauma, as well as future income Grimmie would have provided had she lived to a normal life expectancy, according to the magazine.

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