Yankees fan sues team for $10 million after being hit by a bat
NBC News • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 7:32 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Stephanie Duluc is suing the New York Yankees for $10 million after a flying bat struck her during the June 2 game against the Cleveland Guardians. The bat, which came from infielder Jose Ramirez, hit Duluc in the head while she sat in the fourth row behind home plate, causing severe injuries, including a traumatic brain injury. The lawsuit claims inadequate protective netting contributed to the incident, leaving a gap that allowed the bat to reach the stands. Duluc has stated her injuries have hindered her ability to work and perform daily activities. The case could face challenges due to the 'Baseball Rule,' which historically limits a team's liability for injuries from foul balls and bats.
- •Duluc suffered severe injuries after being hit by a bat during a Yankees game.
- •The lawsuit alleges the fan protective netting was inadequate.
- •Duluc has been unable to return to her job due to her injuries.
- •The Yankees have not yet commented on the lawsuit.
- •The case may be influenced by existing legal precedents regarding fan injuries.
- 5:17 PMNBC News — Woman sues Yankees for $10M after getting struck by bat, says she suffered brain injury - NBC News
- 9:19 PMAbcnews.com — Woman struck in head by bat at Yankees game suing for $10M: Complaint - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- 7:32 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees fan sues team for $10M after stray bat flew into stands and hit her in the head
"A New Jersey woman is suing the New York Yankees for $10 million after a bat flew into the stands and struck her in the head, which she says gave her a brain injury.
"Stephanie Duluc was left with a traumatic brain injury after a stray bat flew into the stands and knocked her over during a June 2 Yankees game
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External links- NBC NewsAug 7, 2026, 5:17 PMWoman sues Yankees for $10M after getting struck by bat, says she suffered brain injury - NBC News
A New Jersey woman is suing the New York Yankees for $10 million after a bat flew into the stands and struck her in the head, which she says gave her a brain injury.
- Abcnews.comAug 6, 2026, 9:19 PMWoman struck in head by bat at Yankees game suing for $10M: Complaint - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 7:32 PMYankees fan sues team for $10M after stray bat flew into stands and hit her in the head
Stephanie Duluc was left with a traumatic brain injury after a stray bat flew into the stands and knocked her over during a June 2 Yankees game
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