![]() ![]() Attendees are more likely to file lawsuits over minor incidents, like a slip and fall injury. He noted that insurance costs are going up for most outdoor events, including concerts, festivals and fairs. “Pride events are being scrutinized in really unprecedented ways,” said Smiley-Kaliff, whose company specializes in coverage for large events, including dozens of Pride festivals. And just last month, authorities arrested a man for allegedly threatening to bomb and carry out a mass shooting at Nashville’s Pride event.īruce Smiley-Kaliff, vice president and senior underwriter at San Antonio-based Kaliff Insurance, said insurance companies are keenly aware of the risks. Incidents against trans and gender non-conforming people jumped by more than 50%.įar-right groups like the Proud Boys have organized in-person confrontations over drag events across the country. Hate crimes based on sexual orientation in California increased nearly 30% last year, according to a recent report from the state Department of Justice. The hazards facing the LGBTQ+ community are numerous. ![]() KPBS A San Diego Pride Parade attendee celebrates while marching in Hillcrest, July 16, 2022.
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