Fan Sues Atlanta Braves, Player Jorge Soler Over Severe Injuries from 2021 World Series Incident

Fan Mayra Norris claims multiple fractures and long-term injuries following incident during 2021 World Series game, accusing the team and player Jorge Soler of negligence; Norris seeks unspecified damages for medical expenses and alleged lack of safety at the game.

Fan Mayra Norris accuses the Atlanta Braves and its former right fielder Jorge Soler of negligence, alleging Soler threw a baseball with extreme force into the stands during a 2021 World Series game break, which reportedly hit Norris in the face causing severe damage to her eye socket.
The incident, which allegedly took place at Truist Park on Oct. 29, 2021, resulted in Norris enduring 'serious and excruciating injuries' including multiple broken bones in her eye socket, requiring extensive medical treatment costing around $60,000.
Norris' attorney Susan Shaw argued that her client had no time to react to the ball, highlighting the importance of a reasonable standard of care when players throw balls into stands.
Norris' lawsuit accuses the Braves of failing to maintain a safe environment at games and allowing their players to engage in dangerous behavior.
Norris' lawsuit also seeks damages for her husband, Scott Norris, alleging he suffered a loss of companionship, love, affection, and intimacy as a result of the accident.