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Court Dismisses Lawsuit in Kiss Guitar Tech's Death

11/7/2025

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A court dismissed the wrongful death lawsuit filed by Francis Stueber, Kiss guitar technician, who died of Covid-19 in 2021.
The family previously reached a conditional settlement with Kiss and Live Nation; terms remain undisclosed.
Kiss rejected the negligence claims, stating their safety protocols met or exceeded guidelines, while Paul Stanley mourned Stueber as a friend.

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A court dismissed the wrongful death lawsuit filed by Francis Stueber, Kiss guitar technician, who died of Covid-19 in 2021.
The family previously reached a conditional settlement with Kiss and Live Nation; terms remain undisclosed.
Kiss rejected the negligence claims, stating their safety protocols met or exceeded guidelines, while Paul Stanley mourned Stueber as a friend.