Athletics Player Sues Detroit Tigers Over Comerica Park Injury
Athletics infielder Zack Gelof has sued the Detroit Tigers and other entities over a knee injury suffered after sliding into metal fencing at Comerica Park.
Detroit Tigers are embroiled in a lawsuit following a severe knee injury sustained by Athletics infielder Zack Gelof during a July 9 game at Comerica Park. Gelof is suing the Tigers, Ilitch Holdings Inc., and the Detroit-Wayne County Stadium Authority, claiming that the exposed metal fencing along the left-field foul line caused the injury.
The 16-page complaint, filed in Wayne County Circuit Court, alleges that the defendants failed to protect players from the dangerous condition near the field of play. The incident occurred in the third inning when Gelof, chasing a fly ball, slid into the fencing, causing his right knee to slam into it. He initially stood but fell again, leaving the game.
The lawsuit claims that the fencing was rigid, sharp, and inadequately protected, despite being positioned where players might reasonably attempt to run or slide. Gelof's attorneys argue that the defendants did not provide sufficient padding or clearance around the fencing and failed to adequately inspect, repair, redesign, relocate, or guard the area.
The complaint also includes claims of premises liability, negligence, and negligent design and construction.
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