Fan sues New York Yankees for $10 million after head injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 5:20 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Stephanie Duluc, a healthcare executive, is suing the New York Yankees for $10 million after suffering a head injury during a game against the Cleveland Guardians. The incident occurred when a bat struck Duluc while she was seated in luxury seats behind home plate. Duluc alleges that the Yankees' negligence regarding inadequate netting led to her injuries, including a claimed traumatic brain injury. A critical element of her lawsuit involves challenging the 'Baseball Rule,' which traditionally limits liability for such injuries in baseball. The Yankees have not publicly commented on the lawsuit.
- •Duluc was hit by a stray bat during a game on August 4, 2026.
- •She claims the Yankees failed to install adequate netting behind home plate.
- •Duluc seeks damages for medical expenses and emotional distress.
- •The Yankees have not yet responded to the lawsuit publicly.
- •Duluc's case could set a precedent regarding fan safety protections.
- 5:20 AMYahoo Sports — Fan Suing New York Yankees for $10 Million in Wild Lawsuit
"When baseball fans buy tickets to games, it’s understood that they assume any injury risk that could happen during games.But that’s not stopping one fan from suing the New York Yankees for $10 million after she was injured during a recent game against the Cleveland Guardians when she was struck in the head by a […] The post Fan Suing New York Yankees for $10 Million in Wild Lawsuit appeared first on HEAVY.
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