Entertainment & Sports,
Civil Rights
Feb. 25, 2019
It’s time to call strike three on the ‘baseball rule’
Last fall, a fan was fatally struck by a foul ball at Dodger Stadium -- but when fans are hurt watching America's favorite pastime, they may have little legal recourse due to a century-old case.
Michael E. Rubinstein
Law Office of Michael E. Rubinstein
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Loyola Law School; Los Angeles CA
Michael is a Los Angeles-based personal injury and accident attorney.
Pitchers and catchers reported last week to their respective teams, and spring training will soon be underway for Major League Baseball. Players and fans will again return to the stadium to take in the experience of America's pastime. But one fan -- Linda Goldbloom -- won't be returning to the ballpark this year. That's because the 79-year-old was killed while attending a game at Dodger Stadium late last season. A foul ball catapulted into the stands behind home plate...
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