Overview

• Timothy Roeckel is suing the Colorado Rockies after a foul ball struck him in the face at Coors Field in July 2023, causing permanent injuries.
• The lawsuit alleges the team's poor on-field performance created a distracted environment, particularly in luxury suites, contributing to the incident.
• Roeckel also claims the stadium's protective netting was insufficient and that the design of the luxury suites obstructed visibility of foul balls.
• Former MLB executive David Samson criticized the lawsuit, calling it 'shameful' and doubting its likelihood of success.
• The Rockies, who have not had a winning season since 2018, remain under scrutiny as the case continues, with potential implications for MLB stadium safety standards.