Former Brewers player Darin Ruf sues Reds over injury in Cincinnati that ended his career
- Darin Ruf is suing the Cincinnati Reds after suffering a career-ending injury at Great American Ball Park in 2023, according to a lawsuit filed in Hamilton County Court.
- The Reds are charged with negligence for failing to maintain safe field conditions, specifically citing an unpadded metal tarp roller as a hazard.
- Ruf suffered permanent and substantial deformities to his knee, resulting in a non-displaced fracture of his patella.
- Ruf stated, 'This didn't need to happen,' highlighting the obvious and avoidable risk, as noted by his attorney.
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Former MLB Player Files Lawsuit Against Cincinnati Reds Over Career-Ending Injury
Milwaukee-Brewers-designated-hitter-Darin-Ruf Former Major League Baseball player Darin Ruf has filed a lawsuit against the Cincinnati Reds over a career-ending injury he says should have been “avoidable.” Ruf played nine seasons in the big leagues with the Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, New York Mets, and Milwaukee Brewers. He also played three seasons with the Samsung Lions in the KBO League in South Korea. In his lawsuit, Darin …
Former MLB player sues Cincinnati Reds for career-ending injury
CINCINNATI – Former MLB first baseman and outfielder Darin Ruf has filed a lawsuit against the Cincinnati Reds after he suffered a career-ending injury at Great American Ballpark during a game in 2023.
Former MLB 1B Darin Ruf Sues Reds After Career-Ending Knee Injury From Tarp Roller
Former MLB first baseman and outfielder Darin Ruf is suing the Cincinnati Reds, according to the Associated Press, claiming negligence on the team's part after he collided with an uncovered tarp roller at Great American Ball Park in June 2023 and suffered a career-ending knee injury.
Ex-Brewer Takes Legal Action Against Reds for Injury That Ended His Career
Nearly two years ago, on June 2, 2023, Darin Ruf was playing first base for the Milwaukee Brewers in a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. In the third inning, Ruf chased a foul pop-up into foul territory, but collided with an uncovered tarp roller positioned near the field’s edge. The roller, made of bare metal, lacked any protective padding. Ruf’s knee struck the sharp edge, resulting in a fractured kneecap and a deep…
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