Justin Bieber Sued for $9 Million Over Hearing Loss: What's the Loudest Part of a Concert?

by Fergie Posted 2012/07/13 19:00:00

Related Topics: Music, Justin Bieber, Concerts, Lawsuit, Loud Music

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	Nothing's too loud, I wear earplugs	73 votes	16%

Justin Bieber is being sued by a woman for $9 million after getting hearing damage from his screaming fans at a concert. The disgruntled concert-goer claims that when Bieber flew over the crowd in a heart-shaped metal gondola (uh, really?), he was egging on the prepubescent shriekers.

The woman took it even further by saying "the gondola that Justin Bieber was suspended in acted as a sound conductor, creating a sound blast that permanently damaged both of my ears." Time will tell who is at fault here -- although we have a strong hunch we know who will win -- but in the meantime: What do you think is the loudest part of a concert?

ROLLINGSTONE.COM reports:
Justin Bieber has been hit with a 9 million lawsuit by an Oregon woman who says a screaming fan permanently damaged her hearing at one of the pop star's shows.

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Bulbasaurus Rex. 2012/07/14 15:07:59

The music

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Wow.. You go to a concert KNOWING there's going to be loud music and screaming, why in the hell would you not bring earplugs? -.-
It's her own fault.

And now I'm mad at myself for standing up for Bieber..
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Zeruke 2012/07/14 03:12:11

Nothing's too loud, I wear earplugs

what do you expect with a concert.....your going to have loud fans and loud music so everyone can hear it.... last time I went to a concert I took earplugs just in case and I did have to use them and could still hear the music

so really I think shes not going to get the 9million reward...but if she does then every concert will have signs saying "warning load music, fans, ...etc" just like how they have "warning contents hot" on those foam coffee cups at the corner stores

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La 2012/07/14 03:00:26

The music

Sue the fans, not the kid >.>

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xRat a Tatx 2012/07/14 02:58:20

The music

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I tend to listen to screamo music.... Yeah....

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BattleBunnys 2012/07/14 02:49:12

Nothing's too loud, I wear earplugs

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The only thing I worry about in concerts is the mosh.

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hilda 2012/07/14 02:48:03

The music

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is this girl serious? she "lost" her hearing at his concert? she's bullshxtting. of all the shows i've been to (and they've all been metal shows), i've been fine. no hearing loss or anything. she's just making an excuse to try to get money out of him.

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cddjmikey 2012/07/14 02:26:49

The music

If this actually gets to a judge and he DOESN'T toss it out then he needs to be taken off the bench, IMMEDIATELY !!!!!!!

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Kurbdog 2012/07/14 02:25:13

The music

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Justin Beiber? Really? Try Judas Priest ! Try Megadeth! Better yet TRY PANTERA !! The concerts i went to would vibrate your bones. This candy ass crap these days is NOTHING! If you have been to a REAL concert ...................you HAVE hearing damage , it goes with the territory.

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Kurbdog to Kurbdog 2012/07/14 03:01:50

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Chris 2012/07/14 02:18:36 (edited)

The music

The concerts I've been to at least for sure, if you get too close to the front it's no longer music, just a loud noisy killing your ears.

I suppose it is possible though that the fans all screamed so loud that it damaged the woman's hearing... but she knew there would be screaming there and the risk of hearing loss. I don't see why she is suing Justin though if she claims it was the fan's fault.

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David 2012/07/14 02:05:11

Nothing's too loud, I wear earplugs

We should sue her for attending Bieber's concert.

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Krissy 2012/07/14 01:47:48

The music

So It Wasnt the Music...

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Pam 2012/07/14 01:10:27

Nothing's too loud, I wear earplugs

I used to work at concert venues when I was in my teens. Earplugs were part of the uniform. Although it did no good if you were near the speakers and you got that sensation in your chest.

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valeria la potra 2012/07/14 01:02:35

The music

People want ot sue for everything in this country!

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Dodgerfan 2012/07/14 00:59:06

The music

Going to a rock concert and not expecting deafening noise is the person's fault. I've gone to country music concerts and have had my ears to hurt due to the loud speakers. I can't understand the need for cranking up the volume that loud unless the music is so bad they don't want anyone to know.

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Kigan 2012/07/14 00:44:06

The screaming fans

It is annoying as hell when half or more of the people there scream at the beginning of every single song so loud that you can't hear the music itself.

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Carl 2012/07/14 00:36:18

The music

Our office on campus did a noise study to see the noise level was in one of the rock concerts. Standing half way back in the audience, the noise level exceeded 120 dBA. Hearing damage will start to occur after 10 minutes at this level in the concert if you are not using hearing protection. The noise level is approximately equivalent to a chain saw running at full operating speed.

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BlondeAphrodite 2012/07/14 00:35:13

The music

depends how close you are to stage

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lucythetooth 2012/07/14 00:32:40

The music

*Begin sarcasm* Yeah, because I go to a concert expecting it to be quiet. I know nobody else there will make a fuss or be excited to see the performers. We'll all just stand around, being quiet and mellow. Because that's how concerts work. *End sarcasm*

This woman is a complete tool. You pays your money and you takes your chances. Based on her actions, I should sue Def Leppard because I stood in front of their speaker stack for the entire concert and now the hearing in my left ear isn't what it used to be. And that's their fault right? It couldn't possibly be my fault even though I'm the one that stood there and didn't move the whole time. Dude! I could totally cash in!

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Cause Unknown 2012/07/14 00:11:20

The music

What the hell was this stupid b*tch expecting from attending an concert?

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NPC 2012/07/13 23:52:38

The screaming fans

Ambulance Chaser Attorney will lose again

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spencerc143 2012/07/13 23:51:27

The screaming fans

There are some crazy fans out thr...

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tobe 2012/07/13 22:48:48 (edited)

The music

I use to live down the way from the fairgrounds and when bands played you may not have been able to hear the crowd so well from my apt but you could hear the music loud enough to where if you were out having a smoke you could hear every note.

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Demon Destroyer 2012/07/13 22:33:07

Nothing's too loud, I wear earplugs

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If it's loud wear earplugs and don't be a dumb bitch.

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Anna 2012/07/13 22:18:41

The music

They're both pretty loud, particularly if the band or musician in known for their fan girls. However, if you go to a concert, you are assuming the risks that come with it being loud. Don't like it? Stay home or bring earplugs.

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Bunny ( Amber's *Bunny*) 2012/07/13 22:09:34

The music

Haha, bitches be trippin'. Since there is no category I want, I chose this one. I love loud music, I'll love it till I become deaf.
That woman is ridiculous. You're going to a concert, where you know people are going to be loud, and all the teeny-bopper's go nuts over him. Why would you go in there not expecting to loose some hearing. Bring earplugs. Don't be stupid, then expect you're going to win this lawsuit, it's not gonna happen.

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LucyLucero 2012/07/13 22:03:23

The music

After my first concert, I couldn't hear for a few days.

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Ben 2012/07/13 21:55:13
Bob 2012/07/13 21:52:08

The screaming fans

Those women or kids screaming in your ears.

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Artisan Rose ☽✪☾☥ 2012/07/13 21:43:53

The music

My ears were ringing after the Linkin Park concert, but that's because I decided not to wear my ear plugs

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♥Patience Is Love♥ 2012/07/13 21:38:58

The screaming fans

Lmao, and I bet she's gonna keep going to his concerts with that $9 mill. Interesting.

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Julian 2012/07/13 21:37:23

Nothing's too loud, I wear earplugs

Earplugs are a necessity for any concert.

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Dandydon 2012/07/13 21:30:25

Nothing's too loud, I wear earplugs

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If she gets the right lawyer,she'll get her money...

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Stryder to Dandydon 2012/07/13 21:42:30

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Maybe. But I think there's a good chance the judge will toss it. When you go to a concert there's implied risk that it will be loud.

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Dandydon to Stryder 2012/07/13 21:49:38

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Yea i agree but if you get the right lawyer,he can make common sense go out the window.

That's why when you buy a hammer,it has a warning sticker on it saying "Don't hit someone in the head with hammer".

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Stryder to Dandydon 2012/07/13 21:57:02

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And juries have been known to come out with some ridiculous verdicts and awards. If she wins I'm moving to Iran.

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Dandydon to Stryder 2012/07/13 22:00:34

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Lol..

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MlssCue =Go Blue= 2012/07/13 21:19:28

The music

This idiot is going to get nothing but looking like a moron for filing this case. It's her own damn fault for going. Come on, anyone with any brains knows that no matter where he is his fans are going to scream their heads off ESPECIALLY at a concert. People!

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Beck∞♥☮♫♫♫∞ 2012/07/13 21:14:40

Nothing's too loud, I wear earplugs

this is just silly for this women to do....money hungry ppl....

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Cameryn 2012/07/13 21:12:01

The screaming fans

Did she think the concert was at a library or something? Concerts are loud. Deal with the volume or don't go to one.

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Griegg 2012/07/13 21:11:16

The music

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Fans louder than the music ruin a concert.

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