US EditionFormer 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.
50 Articles
50 Articles
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…
Ex-major-leaguer Darin Ruf sues Reds for career-ending injury
Nearly two years after his final game, former major leaguer Darin Ruf filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds for an injury at Great American Ball Park that he claims ended his career.
Former Milwaukee Brewers player Darin Ruf sues Reds over injury in Cincinnati that ended his career
CINCINNATI — Former major-league outfielder/first baseman Darin Ruf is suing the Cincinnati Reds for damages after he suffered a career-ending injury while crashing into an uncovered tarp roller at Great American Ballpark two years ago. The lawsuit filed Thursday in the Hamilton County (Ohio) Court of Common Pleas charges the Reds with negligence in failing to maintain safe field conditions and specifically cites the presence of the unpadded met…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 51% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
