Legal Action Threatened Over Eye Injuries at ApeFest: Bored Ape NFT Holder Speaks Out
Yuga Labs, the maker of the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) non-fungible tokens (NFTs), is now on legal notice over injuries sustained at ApeFest.
The founder and CEO of art technology company Artfi, Asif Kamal, tweeted early on Thursday (UTC) that he is responsible for the company. He stated that,
“Legal action is coming to hold Yuga Labs accountable for the Ape Fest incident in Hong Kong and seek justice for those affected.”
On November 7, Kamal shared a link to a petition asking for more safety in public events. “I nearly lost my eyesight, enduring immense pain and anxiety,” he said.
In the comments, he explained that he and several others got infected due to the UV lights at the Hong Kong event.
“I’m under constant medical supervision, and now my skin is starting to peel,” the CEO wrote.
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