Foul ball lawsuit News

Judge Drops Cubs from Suit by Fan Blinded by Foul Ball

A judge has dismissed the Chicago Cubs from a lawsuit filed by a fan blinded in one eye by a foul ball at Wrigley Field. John Loos of Schaumburg, Illinois says in the lawsuit filed in October he was sitting …

Yankees Deflect Foul-Ball Case as Court Upholds Century-Old Rule

At least the Yankees won something. As the team prepares to watch the Astros play the Dodgers in the World Series, its ownership can take solace in winning a court challenge to a century-old legal doctrine that prevents fans from …

Man Sues Chicago Clubs, MLB; Says Foul Ball Blinded Him in 1 Eye

A man who was left blind in one eye — at least temporarily — and may ultimately lose the eye after a foul ball struck him in the face at Wrigley Field this summer has filed a lawsuit against the …

Foul Ball Lawsuit Against Pittsburgh Pirates to Move Forward

A judge has ruled that a foul ball lawsuit can continue against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Major League Baseball and a municipal authority that owns public sports and entertainment venues in the area. An usher at PNC Park in April helped …

Man Can Seek Damages from Cleveland Indians, Ohio High Court Rules

Ohio’s high court says a New York man who was hit by a foul ball at a baseball game and blinded in one eye can seek damages from the Cleveland Indians. Lawyers for Keith Rawlins of Rochester, New York say …