American Victims of Paris Bataclan Theatre Terrorist Attack Sue Syrian Arab Republic

Litigation Filed to Hold Syria Liable for Damages Suffered by American Victims of Paris Bataclan Theatre Terrorist Attack Which Occurred on November 13, 2015. 

Heideman Nudelman, & Kalik, PC, the Washington D.C. law firm who is counsel to American Victims of Terror has filed suit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia against the Syrian Arab Republic (“Syria”) a designated State Sponsor of Terrorism, for providing material support to The Islamic State, a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (“ISIS”) for the  for the Paris Bataclan Theatre Attack which was carried out by ISIS on  November 13, 2015.

The Complaint alleges that  three ISIS operatives entered the Paris Bataclan Theatre wielding Kalashnikov rifles and suicide vests. Around 9:40 p.m. local time each of the three ISIS operatives entered the concert hall firing their Kalashnikov rifles, before exploding their suicide vests. The Bataclan Theatre Attack killed at least 89 people while sending at least 99 others to the hospital in critical condition. Immediately following the attack, ISIS took responsibility for the Bataclan Theatre Attack.

The ISIS terrorists acted with material support from Syria for which Syria is responsible. The three ISIS operatives who attacked the Bataclan Theatre joined and fought for various ISIS units and traveled to and from Syria in the months and years immediately prior to the Paris Attacks.

The five Plaintiffs in the case are Helen Wilson—who was injured in the attack when bullets fired by terrorists ripped through her thighs, missing her femoral artery by one inch—as well as four of her family members.  Each incurred significant pain and suffering directly or as a result of Helen’s tragic and heinous injuries.

Richard D. Heideman, Senior Counsel for Heideman Nudelman & Kalik, P.C., stated “As a state sponsor of terror subject to the jurisdiction of the US courts, Syria deserves to be singled out for their sponsorship of heinous acts of murder and terror.  They must be punished.  The victims of these terrorist acts deserve justice.  This case will not only serve to hold Syria responsible for its past acts and but serve as a deterrent against future acts of Syrian terrorism.”

About Heideman Nudelman & Kalik PC
The law firm of Heideman Nudelman & Kalik, PC., based in Washington, DC, is a global firm with affiliates in various parts of the world. Richard D. Heideman, Noel J. Nudelman, Tracy R. Kalik and other members and associates of the firm have extensive experience in complex litigation. The firm has served as lead counsel in numerous cases on behalf of victims and their family members who have been killed or injured in terrorist attacks throughout the world.  Such litigation includes cases against Libya, the Syrian Arab Republic, The Islamic Republic of Iran, the PA/PLO, Arab Bank, plc and others accused of funding or providing material support for terror.

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