The highly anticipated trial over injuries sustained at the 2021 Astroworld concert has been postponed until February, as more than 300 plaintiffs have reached settlements with event organizer Live Nation and headliner Travis Scott. These settlements, however, do not fully resolve all civil claims stemming from the tragic event. Attorneys must now select new lead plaintiffs, whose cases will serve as a benchmark for evaluating the remaining claims.

Originally, six cases were scheduled for trial this week, but settlements have shifted the timeline. The terms of the settlements remain confidential, with the final amounts not yet disclosed. Scott West, representing the family of 9-year-old Ezra Blount—the youngest victim in the wrongful death lawsuits—emphasized that many cases are still active, awaiting further legal action. Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapinoe, is also set to be deposed, following an order by the Texas Supreme Court. As legal proceedings continue, the outcome of the February trial may set the stage for future compensation for other victims.