Family of Georgian luger who died after Vancouver crash to sue International Olympic Committee

Georgia's Sports Minister Nikoloz Rurua promised assistance of the state in case the late luger's family sues the IOC.

He highlighted that a criminal case was brought over the case of his death and investigation in Canada will be finished in March or April.

Kumaritashvili died as a result of the accident in Whistler track, several hours before the opening of the Olympic Games on Feb. 12.

While training he failed to take the final 270-degree turn at the speed of 145 km/h and  was thrown out of the bobrun, hit the metal column, and died of injuries in a hospital near Whistler.

/Georgian Times/

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