US EditionColorado man sues Rockies after being hit in eye by foul ball during MLB game
- Timothy Roeckel, a resident of Parker, filed a legal claim against the Colorado Rockies, alleging negligence after a foul ball struck his face and right eye on July 16, 2023, during a game at Coors Field.
- Roeckel's inability to see the foul ball was caused by architectural elements such as the luxury box ceiling and the overhang of the stadium's bleacher seats obstructing his view.
- Roeckel's attorneys argue the Rockies failed to reasonably ensure fan safety, citing the team's poor track record and a stadium culture shift toward socializing that reduces spectator vigilance.
- The lawsuit describes Roeckel's injuries as 'catastrophic and permanent' and claims the Rockies' marketing and design emphasize hospitality over alertness to on-field hazards.
- Although state regulations generally shield stadiums from responsibility when spectators are harmed during events, Roeckel's lawsuit contends this situation is different because the Rockies failed to adequately ensure fan safety, prompting a request for a jury trial and compensation.
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