Were Mets Liable to Seriously Injured Fan?
Alexander Swanson was severely injured in an incident that occurred while he was in the stands as a spectator at a New York Mets baseball game at Citi Field ballpark in Queens New York operated by several entities (for convenience, the “Mets”).
Swanson sued the Mets. After discovery was completed, the Mets moved for summary judgment dismissing the complaint. In support of the motion, the Mets submitted Swanson’s deposition transcript, two affidavits from directors at Citi Field, and an affidavit from Dr. David L. Gushue, Ph.D., a biomechanical engineer who investigated the facts surrounding Swanson’s accident.
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