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Review of Sugarland Stage at Indiana State Fair Finds Rigging Wasn't Up to Code

Billy Dukes — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:40:16 +0000

The stage that collapsed moments before Sugarland was due to begin their performance at the Indiana State Fair last year wasn’t strong enough to withstand a 68 MPH gust of wind, as required by code. A 59 MPH gust of wind toppled the light and sound rigging on the night of August 13, but parts of the support system began giving way earlier in the evening.

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Sugarland Deny Being at Fault for Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse

Brittany Joy Cooper — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:45:20 +0000

Sugarland have long been embroiled in a lawsuit surrounding the August 13, 2011 stage collapse at their show at the Indiana State Fair. Now, responding to lawsuits coming at them, they’re claiming one last time that the incident, which left seven dead and more than 40 injured, was not their fault.

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Two Women Charged for Making False Claims Following Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse

Amanda Hensel — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:48:08 +0000

Sadly, there will always be a few bad apples who attempt to make selfish gains from the misfortune of others. Thankfully, in this case, two women who made false claims in order to get free money following the Indiana State Fair stage collapse have been caught — and are being charged.

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Sugarland Sued Over Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse

Amanda Hensel — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:42:37 +0000

Victims of the August 13 Indiana State Fair stage collapse are seeking justice. Forty-four survivors of the tragedy, as well as family members of those who died in the horrific accident, filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against those associated with the production of the show — including Sugarland.

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Stage Collapse Kills 5 At Sugarland Concert [VIDEO]

Pete Hanson — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:00:46 +0000

A powerful, fast moving thunderstorm hit the Indiana State Fair last night in Indianapolis, toppling the stage scaffolding prior to a Sugarland concert, killing at least five and sending 42 others to area hospitals. Officials say the number injured could rise as more information surfaces today.

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