Man injured by flying rebar could file for compensation.
The demolition company that imploded the Amway Arena Sunday morning could soon be facing a lawsuit.
During the implosion, a piece of debris struck a nearby spectator. Orlando police said an 8-inch piece of steel rebar flew into a crowd of people and hit 33-year-old Eric Eliason in the leg.
“We’re all group huddling around trying to figure out how and why that could’ve happened,” said Richard Zahn, CEO of ZMG Construction, which served as the demolition manager for the implosion
The group was standing about a block west of the arena at Parramore Avenue and Amelia Street.
Police took statements from Eliason and two other witnesses who saw the debris flying at them.
Authorities recovered the rebar from the scene. The president of Dykon Explosive Demolition Corporation which carried out the implosion confirmed it came from the arena.
Though police said Eliason’s injuries were minor, he was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Dykon is paying Eliason’s medical bills, but it’s unknown if he plans to file suit.
Meanwhile, a new close-up video of the implosion has been released by the Orlando Sentinel.
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