A family, including Jackie Martinez, who were denied entry into the Copa America Final at Hard Rock Stadium, has filed a lawsuit against the stadium and CONMEBOL for $50,000 after chaos ensued at the event. Martinez, who spent over $4,000 on tickets for her family, was among the many fans who were unable to enter the stadium due to thousands of individuals without tickets rushing through the gates.

The lawsuit alleges that the failure to implement proper crowd control measures, security protocols, and ticket verification processes led to the unlawful entry of individuals into the arena. Irwin Ast, representing Martinez and her family, described the incident as "pure negligence," leaving them devastated by the turn of events. Despite the lawsuit, neither CONMEBOL nor Hard Rock Stadium has commented on the matter.

Miami-Dade County Commissioner JC Bermudez has requested a meeting to address the security failure at the stadium, acknowledging the lack of preparedness for the situation. Hard Rock Stadium stated that they collaborated with CONMEBOL, CONCACAF, and local law enforcement on security leading up to and during the tournament. In response, CONMEBOL expressed regret over the violent acts that marred what was expected to be a sports celebration.

Social media users expressed their concern over the incident, with some calling for accountability and others sharing their firsthand experiences at the Copa America Final. The chaotic scenes and security lapses have sparked discussions about who should be held responsible for the events that transpired that day.

StubHub, a ticket resale platform, indicated that they are awaiting information from event organizers and primary ticket providers regarding potential refunds for affected customers. The aftermath of the Copa America Final continues to resonate as those impacted seek answers and justice in the aftermath of the stadium entry debacle.