Kodak Faces Lawsuit Over Deadly Crash Labeled Terrorism

Families of victims file civil complaint against Eastman Kodak Co. over 2024 incident at Kodak Center

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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A lawsuit filed Monday claims Eastman Kodak Co. failed to provide adequate security outside the Kodak Center before a crash that killed three people. The civil complaint stems from the Jan. 1, 2024 incident in which an SUV carrying full gas cans drove into a crowd leaving an event at the performing arts theater, striking an Uber and killing passengers Joshua Orr and Justina Hughes, along with a nearby pedestrian, Dawn Revette. The driver, Michael Avery, also died, and law enforcement authorities labeled the incident a terrorist attack.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges businesses face in ensuring public safety, especially at high-profile events, and the potential legal liability they may face if security measures are deemed inadequate. It also raises questions about how to prevent and respond to acts of terrorism or violence targeting civilians.

The details

The lawsuit, filed by the families of victims Joshua Orr and Justina Hughes, claims Eastman Kodak Co. failed in its 'duty to maintain the safety and security' at the Kodak Center. The complaint describes the crash as 'an act of terrorism' and argues the victims' deaths were 'caused solely and wholly by the negligence, carelessness, recklessness, willfulness, wantonness, and conscious and deliberate disregard for the safety of others by the defendants.' The suit also claims Kodak 'knew or should have known that the individuals involved in this incident posed a threat to customers and members of the public at large.'

  • The incident occurred on January 1, 2024.
  • The lawsuit was filed on Monday, March 2, 2026.

The players

Eastman Kodak Co.

The owner and operator of the Kodak Center, where the deadly crash occurred.

Carrie Roach

The administratrix of Justina Hughes' estate, one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit.

Jason Orr

The administrator of Joshua Orr's estate, one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit.

Morgan & Morgan NY PLLC

The New York City law firm representing the families of the victims in the lawsuit.

Michael Avery

The driver of the SUV involved in the deadly crash, who also died in the incident.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on the company's liability and the amount of damages, if any, to be awarded to the victims' families.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges businesses face in ensuring public safety, especially at high-profile events, and the potential legal liability they may face if security measures are deemed inadequate. It also raises questions about how to prevent and respond to acts of terrorism or violence targeting civilians.