Attorney Scarlett has also studied the GGFA’s venue contract with the city of Gilroy. He was able to uncover that the description of the event and how it is to be managed has not changed since 1985. As such, the contract did not and could not contemplate the modern-day realities of hosting a large-scale public event such as the Gilroy Garlic Festival. Further, it is believed the security protocols were grossly outdated, and that the Defendants failed to adhere to Federal guidelines for outdoor events, namely the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Protective Measures Guide for U.S. Outdoor Venues Industry, which were first introduced nearly a decade ago.

Festival attendees also described the scene after the shooter was neutralized as chaotic and notably lacking medical and emergency personnel. One of Attorney Scarlett’s current clients was initially treated by other guests because no medical personnel came to her aid. Her wounds were washed with a rough mixture of water and bleach due to the absence of adequate medical supplies and personnel at the Garlic Festival.

The lawsuit seeks damages and injunctive relief from Century Arms LLC for marketing and selling the WASR-10 military-style assault rifle the shooter used to carry out the horrific act that killed three people and injured 17 others. According to Scarlett Law Group and Brady Legal, the company was “negligent and reckless” for manufacturing and selling “a weapon of war” that can too easily be modified to fire automatically.

According to Jonathan Lowy, Brady Chief Counsel and Vice President of Legal, with the combined efforts of Brady Legal and Scarlett Law Group, the plaintiff’s legal team believes it is well-equipped to “prove that Century Arms’s conduct was reckless, was negligent, and was in violation of federal law and all standards of care.

You deserve justice, and the people of Gilroy deserve to feel safe at any future community events. By filing a claim against the Gilroy Garlic Festival Association, the City of Gilroy, and Century Arms LLC, you can demand justice for yourself as a survivor of the Garlic Festival shooting. You will also become a voice for responsible security policy change for outdoor events in Gilroy and beyond.

To let yourself rest and try to recuperate as best you can from the traumatic event, let Scarlett Law Group act on your behalf. We can proudly be your voice and legal representatives during your claim, from start to finish. Together, we can make a difference.

Call (415) 352-6264 today or complete our convenient online form to schedule your case consultation with our compassionate legal team at Scarlett Law Group.