[OldFriend]

If it can be proven that permission was neither sought or given to have fireworks, then this would certainly NOT be the fault of the club owner.

[mr.pink]

If it can be proven that permission was neither sought or given to have fireworks, then this would certainly NOT be the fault of the club owner.

Unless one could prove the owner had knowledge that the band had used pyros in other clubs...or

The band had played that club before and used pyros.

IMHO, by the time the investigative colonoscopy is over, the club will end up liable even if fair minds wouldn't conclude the tragedy their fault.

Being that the club is probably a 90% cash business, I would also expect their accounting/tax records to be given a good look over as well.