November 17, 2016
Two fans struck out with their proposed class action accusing Major League Baseball of failing to protect spectators at ballparks with safety netting after a California federal judge held Wednesday that they didn't show they're likely to be hit by a stray ball or bat.
August 10, 2016
Major League Baseball urged a California federal court Tuesday to toss a proposed class action accusing the league of failing to protect spectators at ballparks with safety netting, saying fans' claims that they're scared and can't enjoy games as much aren't enough to establish standing.
April 11, 2016
A California federal judge on Friday trimmed a proposed class action alleging that Major League Baseball has failed to protect fans at ballparks with safety netting, agreeing with MLB that the court lacks authority to rule on claims brought against out-of-state clubs.
December 23, 2015
Major League Baseball on Wednesday continued its push to dismiss a proposed class action alleging the organization doesn't do enough to protect fans at ballparks by way of protective netting, telling a California federal judge that being at risk or fearing harm are not sufficient injuries.
December 14, 2015
Baseball fans suing to make MLB put up more netting in its stadiums to protect fans from injury urged a California federal judge on Monday not to toss their suit, saying the court should reject the league's argument that their claims are barred by the "baseball rule."
July 13, 2015
Major League Baseball was hit Monday by a proposed class action in California federal court in which season-ticket holders accuse the league of not sufficiently protecting ballpark spectators against foul balls and bat injuries.