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Franklin Sports wrongful death lawsuit

Overview

The family of 6-year-old Lucy Morgan has filed a wrongful death and product liability lawsuit against Franklin Sports Inc. following a fatal accident in Limerick, Maine, in June 2024.

The incident occurred when an aluminum badminton racket shaft separated from its handle while being used by the girl’s older brother. The shaft struck Lucy in the temple, piercing her skull. After receiving treatment at Southern Maine Health Care and being airlifted to Maine Medical Center, she died on June 5, 2024.

The lawsuit, filed in York County Superior Court, alleges the equipment was ‘defective and unreasonably dangerous.’ Specific claims include insufficient adhesive, inadequate securing of the handle and metal shaft, and a lack of secondary restraints to prevent the metal portion from becoming a projectile. Attorneys for the family further allege the manufacturer was aware of similar risks from a previous incident in New York but failed to implement design corrections to save costs. The family is seeking unspecified damages for funeral expenses and emotional distress.

Entities

Lucy Morgan · Franklin Sports Inc. · Limerick, Maine · York County Superior Court · Franklin Sports

Timeline

14 days ago

[CRIME] 7 sources
Franklin Sports sued after defective badminton racket causes child's death
The family of a 6-year-old girl is suing Franklin Sports after a defective badminton racket shaft pierced her skull during a vacation in Maine, leading to her death.
25 days ago

[CRIME] 5 sources
Franklin Sports sued over fatal badminton racket accident in Maine
The family of a 6-year-old girl killed in a Maine badminton accident is suing Franklin Sports Inc., alleging the manufacturer produced defective equipment that failed during ordinary use.

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