This report analyzes the case between Bryan Stow v. Los Angeles Dodgers revealing the detailed information about the incident, the trial, and verdict. The report also examines the party that is wrong in the case.Fact: On 31 March, 2011, Bryan Stow, aged 42, a paramedic from Santa Cruz, California, who was the plaintiff in this case, traveled with his three fellow paramedics to the Dodger Stadium to watch the opening day game between the San Francisco Giants, and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Stow, who was the fan of SA Giants was walking in the parking lot of the stadium following the 2-1 Dodger victory. Suddenly, Louie Sanchez punched him on the head provoking Stow to lay flat on the ground. While Stow laid on the ground, Sanchez, and his friend named Marvin Norwood subsequently kicked Stow on the head making him sustain traumatic brain injuries. Bryan Stow was a disabled adult, however, his conservators David Stow, and Elizabeth Stow sued the Los Angeles (Dodgers.2014). The two family also sued Frank Mccourt, who was the owner of the LA Dodger at the time of this altercation in 2011. Moreover, Stow sued other entities that were associated with the LA Dodger and Mccourt, however, the case was ultimately dismissed before the trial. The final trial proceeded against LA Dodgers and Frank Mccourt, however, he was only able received a claim on premise liability and negligence. (Baxler, 2012). Subsequently, LA Dodger filed a suit against Norwood and Sanchez. These two men had been arrested and charged for a criminal offense for an assault against Stow. Both Norwood and Sanchez pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to prison in February 2014. However, the court claimed that LA Dodgers was contributorily liable for the Stow incident. According to Bryan Stow, Sanchez and Norwood attacked him because he wore the San Francisco Giants clothing.
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