Man allegedly hit with full beer can at Star Lake concert files lawsuit against Live Nation
A man from Ohio has filed a lawsuit against Live Nation after he allegedly was hit with an unopened beer can and knocked unconscious last summer during a concert at the Pavilion at Star Lake.
According to the lawsuit that was filed by the law firm Morgan & Morgan, Michael Mollenkopf alleges that he was hit in the head with the full can of beer while he was in attendance at a Jason Aldean concert in August 2025 at the Pavilion at Star Lake, a large outdoor music venue located outside of Pittsburgh.
"It was supposed to be this great core memory, this bonding moment with his daughter, and it ended up being a complete nightmare and traumatic situation," his attorney, Mark Malone, said. "I think it was the second song in, and he got pegged in the back of the head with a full beer can. He blacked out and has had a terrible seven months."
The lawsuit alleges that Mollenkopf was knocked unconscious when he was hit with the beer can and that he was later taken to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with a severe concussion. The lawsuit added that Mollenkopf has developed a stutter as he continues to recover from his injuries.
"I think it was a few days after, he developed a stutter, cognitive issues, balance, and short-term memory," Malone said. "We're going to get justice for Mike and his family."
The lawsuit accuses Live Nation, which operates The Pavilion at Star Lake, along with Crossroads Properties and Legends Hospitality, of being negligent, reckless, careless, and liable for the injuries Mollenkopf suffered while at the concert.
"There are several things they could have done to prevent what happened," Malone said. "Simple things like pouring these drinks out of cups or making patrons do it, or even serving them in cups instead of these giant monster beers they serve out there."
The lawsuit also cites a "widely circulated video" that was allegedly taken at the concert that same night that showed a man attacking a woman in the venue's parking lot.
Meanwhile, Mollenkopf reluctantly awaits something else.
"The surgery coming up is a brain surgery; it's very invasive, but hopefully, it provides the relief he needs," Malone said.
KDKA-TV reached out to Live Nation about the lawsuit and is awaiting a response. The person who allegedly threw the beer that hurt Mollenkopf remains unknown.
