New York Yankees sued for $10 million after fan hit by bat

Stephanie Duluc, a 37‑year‑old chief of staff at SOMOS Community Care, suffered a traumatic brain injury when Cleveland Guardians infielder José Ramírez lost control of his bat at Yankee Stadium on June 2, 2026. The bat cleared the protective netting and struck Duluc in the head, knocking her from her seat. She has filed a lawsuit in Manhattan federal court seeking $10 million, alleging that the stadium’s netting had an “unprotected opening” and failed to meet legal requirements for fan safety. The complaint also cites the New York Yankees’ failure to provide adequate protection despite standard warnings that hard‑hit balls, bats and fragments may enter the stands. The case highlights ongoing concerns about spectator safety in professional baseball venues.