Woman Sues New York Yankees For $10m After Flying Bat Causes Brain Injury

A woman has filed a $10 million lawsuit against the New York Yankees after being struck in the head by a bat thrown into the stands, alleging she suffered a traumatic brain injury while sitting in the stadium’s luxury section.
 
Stephanie Duluc, 37, chief of staff at SOMOS Community Care, was attending a game on June 2 in the fourth row behind home plate. During the fifth inning, Cleveland Guardians infielder Jose Ramirez lost control of his bat mid-swing, sending it flying into her section.
 
The court filing notes that these premium seats require protective netting to shield fans from foul balls and equipment. However, the lawsuit alleges the netting in that area was significant...