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Leicester City Owners Launch £2.15 Billion Lawsuit After Tragedy

1/11/2025

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Leicester City's owners, the Srivaddhanaprabha family, are pursuing a groundbreaking £2.15 billion lawsuit against Italian manufacturer Leonardo SpA, following the tragic 2018 helicopter crash that claimed the life of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four others. This historic claim highlights alleged design failures, as the family seeks justice and compensation for their profound loss and financial impact.

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Leicester City's owners, the Srivaddhanaprabha family, are pursuing a groundbreaking £2.15 billion lawsuit against Italian manufacturer Leonardo SpA, following the tragic 2018 helicopter crash that claimed the life of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four others. This historic claim highlights alleged design failures, as the family seeks justice and compensation for their profound loss and financial impact.