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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Erin Keller

Colorado Rockies fan sues team after foul ball struck his eye - and blames team’s poor play for not paying attention

A Colorado Rockies fan said he suffered "catastrophic and permanent injuries" to his face and right eye from being hit by a foul ball in 2023. - (Getty)

A fan is suing the Colorado Rockies, claiming a foul ball injury in a luxury suite was caused by negligence and a distracted fan environment fueled by the team’s poor performance.

Timothy Roeckel was hit in the face and right eye by a foul ball while attending a July 2023 Rockies game as a guest in a Coors Field luxury box, according to a lawsuit filed Monday in Denver District Court.

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