Chris Eubank says he wants 'truth and justice' over the death of his son.
Sebastian, his third eldest son, tragically died of a heart attack at the age of 29, while on a beach in Dubai in 2021.
The late boxer was said to have had an unknown pre-existing condition and had been due to turn 30 in a matter of days.
However, a court writ has now alleged wrongful death by negligence by Caesars Entertainment, who are the management company of the Caesars Palace resort in Dubai, where Sebastian Eubank drowned.
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The writ alleges: “The lifeguards were not paying attention and/or were fatigued and/or had been insufficiently trained to protect guests.”
An emotional Eubank, 56, told the Mirror: “This is our chance for truth and justice. We will fight until we have that for Sebastian’s memory.
“All we’ve wanted since Sebastian died is to understand why it happened, and we are getting close.
“The case is a chance for us to fight on Sebastian’s behalf for the truth to come out. And if a court finds his death could have been avoided, it’s a chance for someone to take responsibility and for us to get justice. The case is constantly on my mind. We can’t bring Sebastian back, but we can do this for him.
“I’m sure Caesars will do what is right.”
He added: “I always believed there were things we didn’t know and this is a chance for things to be heard. We’ve been working over many months to gather information. It’s about bringing truth to his story, making sure answers are there for his son when he grows up.”
Lawyers allege that 'had appropriate and reasonable care been exercised, Sebastian would not have drowned and died at Caesars Dubai'.
“As a direct and proximate result of Caesars’ negligence, Salma has lost and is deprived of the love, companionship, society, affection, emotional support and care, intimate relations and ability to bear children, and solace of her husband,” they said.
The boxing legend said 'Sebastian had something money can’t buy'.
“He would have been successful in anything he did,” Eubank said.
“He was a champion and his earning potential was limitless. His legacy revolves around helping and supporting the disenfranchised and the poor.
“He was constantly helping those who didn’t have a voice. I’m incredibly proud because the depth of which he did the things he did was extraordinary.
“Everything I wanted Sebastian to be as a man, he was. He was a humanitarian and the work he was doing was amazing.”
The family’s attorney Christian M. Morris said: “How a death could occur on a private beach must be answered. More than 90% of people survive cardiac events with proper, timely care. Now, more than ever, Sebastian needed the help of the lifeguards paid to watch out for patrons. Instead, employees failed to act, resulting in Sebastian drowning without anyone noticing.”
LADbible has contacted Caesars Entertainment for comment.
Anish Vij