Justin Bieber rebuffs fan lawsuit claiming $50,000 for injuries sustained at 2013 Believe tour concert 

By Rachel Mcgrath For Dailymail.com

Published: 00:02 EST, 7 September 2015 | Updated: 04:03 EST, 7 September 2015

Justin Bieber is asking a judge in Philadelphia to toss a lawsuit brought by a fan who is seeking $50,000 in damages after getting hurt at one of the singer's concerts.

Sandy Ricketts, who according to TMZ is from New Jersey, filed legal documents back in July claiming her injuries were caused by tripping over an electric cable that had been left loose.

But the Canadian star's reps have countered that there were no cables lying anywhere around where Ricketts said she was standing.

Sued: Justin Beiber pictured performing in Philadelphia as part of his 2013 Believe tour. Fan Sandy Ricketts has filed a suit claiming $50,000 in damages for injuries she sustained after tripping and falling at the event

Sued: Justin Beiber pictured performing in Philadelphia as part of his 2013 Believe tour. Fan Sandy Ricketts has filed a suit claiming $50,000 in damages for injuries she sustained after tripping and falling at the event

The accident happened during Justin's 2013 Believe tour concert in Philadelphia.

The female concert-goer alleges that the singer and his management are responsible for her injuries that included a broken shoulder, a busted lip that required surgery and a sprained wrist.

But TMZ reports that in their legal response, Bieber's camp say if she hurt herself, it was due to her own actions and the singer bares no responsibility.

The court documents also point out that the fine print on concert tickets says fans assume the risk of injuries when they attend the event.

Comeback: Justin, 21, has been working hard to promote his new single What Do You Mean" and rehabilitate his image. His performance at the MTV Video music Awards on August 30 was widely regarded as a triumph

Comeback: Justin, 21, has been working hard to promote his new single What Do You Mean" and rehabilitate his image. His performance at the MTV Video music Awards on August 30 was widely regarded as a triumph

Meanwhile, Justin is riding high off the back of his emotional performance at the VMAs a week ago where he debuted his new single What Do You Mean? and ended his performance by bursting into tears.

This weekend, a behind-the-scenes video was posted on YouTube showing the making of Justin's What Do You Mean? music video.

It shows the Biebs skateboarding, getting direction on how to play a scene with his love interest in the video and chatting with crew members.

Fun! The star posted a sweet selfie on Sunday afternoon

Fun! The star posted a sweet selfie on Sunday afternoon

In the spotlight again: The Canadian singer has been doing the rounds of the TV talk shows to publicize his single. He's pictured with Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday

In the spotlight again: The Canadian singer has been doing the rounds of the TV talk shows to publicize his single. He's pictured with Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday

 

 

 

 

 

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