Lazarus Entertainment Group sued by parents of disfigured teen.
A Myrtle Beach go-kart track is being sued by the parents of a 13-year-old who was permanently disfigured in a go-kart crash.
During a visit to their daughter’s softball tournament in July, Albert and Kathy Nieves filed a lawsuit against Broadway Grand Prix and its parent company, Lazarus Entertainment Group.
The 13-year-old was injured when the go-kart she was driving caught on fire when it collided with another go-kart. She suffered severe burns and “mental anguish” and was stuck inside the vehicle.
The lawsuit alleges, among several other things, that Broadway Grand Prix failed to inspect the go-karts, go-kart tracks and amusement park for hazards and dangerous conditions, and failed to maintain the go-karts, go-kart tracks and amusement park in reasonably safe conditions.
Additionally, Lazarus Entertainment Group was alleged to have failed to ensure its employees were qualified to supervise patrons of all ages. Lazarus Entertainment Group is headed by former Horry County Council Chairman Mark Lazarus.
According to the lawsuit, the Nieves seek unspecified amounts in actual and punitive damages for physical pain and suffering, emotional trauma, temporary and permanent disfigurement, past, present, and future medical expenses, and loss of enjoyment of life.