The Foul Ball of Liability: When Fan Safety Meets Baseball Tradition On June 2, Stephanie Duluc attended a Yankees game at the stadium, expecting a day of excitement among fellow fans.
However, her experience turned into a nightmare when a stray bat flew into the stands and struck her with such force that she sustained severe and permanent injuries.
The protective netting designed to shield fans from airborne bats failed to do its job in this instance, leaving an unprotected opening for the bat to fly through.