BOSTON -- A state appeals court in Boston said a Massachusetts woman who was hit in the head by a foul ball at Fenway Park cannot sue.
Jane Costa was severely injured in 1998 when she was struck by a ball while sitting in the stands at a Red Sox game. She had to undergo extensive reconstructive surgery. But in its ruling Wednesday, the court said the Red Sox had no duty to warn her of the possibility she'd get hit.
The court says the danger is obvious. It said a central feature of baseball is that batters "forcefully hit balls that may go astray from their intended direction."
The Red Sox said about three to four dozen fans get hit by foul balls every season.
So, if they can do that. Why can't the sport of rallying? Spectator in woods (ballpark) gets hit by rock or car parts (baseball) ...
Edit to add: According to Red Sox officials, three to four dozen patrons each season are injured by foul balls.
Jane Costa was severely injured in 1998 when she was struck by a ball while sitting in the stands at a Red Sox game. She had to undergo extensive reconstructive surgery. But in its ruling Wednesday, the court said the Red Sox had no duty to warn her of the possibility she'd get hit.
The court says the danger is obvious. It said a central feature of baseball is that batters "forcefully hit balls that may go astray from their intended direction."
The Red Sox said about three to four dozen fans get hit by foul balls every season.
So, if they can do that. Why can't the sport of rallying? Spectator in woods (ballpark) gets hit by rock or car parts (baseball) ...
Edit to add: According to Red Sox officials, three to four dozen patrons each season are injured by foul balls.