Fishy Decision for Miami’s Marlins
The beauty of sportsmanship is trying to out-perform and out-think the competition. A baseball team based in Florida is now trying to claim that, legally, their ownership group is based...
The Yankees’ Negligence May Cost Them a Nose and an Eye
America’s favorite pastime can become dangerous if fans do not pay attention to their surroundings. Foul balls and broken bats are common accidents within the ball park environment. When purchasing a game ticket, a fan is entering a contract to assume the risk of injury. In many instances, the “Baseball Rule” applies, where a fan cannot seek damages for wounds sustained during a major league game. One possible exception to that rule is when a child is involved.
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Pujols Swinging for the Fences
In the present baseball climate, scrutiny and finger pointing has become the norm. Personalities and figures are cavalierly levying unfounded assertions of baseball players. Fear not though, these libelous accusations are not being met without legal recourse. These past two weeks we have seen Alex Rodriguez take action against the MLB and more recently Major League Superstar Albert Pujols take action against a St. Louis Radio personality.
A-Rod Suing MLB for Alleged Witch Hunt
Thursday, October 3, 2013, Alex Rodriguez filed a lawsuit against Major League Baseball and Commissioner Bud Selig accusing them of a "witch hunt" designed to defame the reputation of the...
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Los Angeles Cable Subscribers Getting a Little More Than Bargained For
The LA sports scene free fall continues. If Lakers management thought the blown Achilles tendon of their crown jewel Kobe Bryant was cringe inducing wait till they get a peek...