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His filings stated that by the time he arrived at the site and noticed the substitute contraption provided by organizers, he felt compelled to continue due to career concerns and employer expectations.

Crawley’s opposition brief also cited deposition testimony and investigative findings suggesting that multiple participants had previously suffered injuries during Flugtag events.

The filing alleged that records of some injuries were not publicly maintained, arguing this could indicate insufficient disclosure of risks associated with the stunt. The brief claimed that injuries linked to the event ranged from minor trauma such as chipped teeth to severe injuries including broken backs.

Crawley is represented by attorneys from Pribanic & Pribanic LLC. Red Bull is represented by counsel from Chartwell Law.

The court has scheduled the matter for trial in September, according to the case docket. The lawsuit is captioned Crawley et al. v. Red Bull et al., filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas under case number GD-19-009994.

Red Bull’s legal team did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding the ruling. The plaintiff’s attorneys said the decision represents an important step toward establishing potential corporate accountability in the case.

The Flugtag event is a promotional competition where participants attempt to launch homemade flying devices from a ramp into water, often as part of marketing campaigns for energy drink brands. Crawley’s lawsuit claims the company and event organizers failed to adequately communicate safety risks and that the specific contraption used during his jump was changed shortly before participation.

The litigation will now move forward unless the parties reach a settlement or further pretrial motions alter the case’s trajectory.