Arnold v. City of Cedar Rapids

HARRIS, Justice.

The trial court determined there could be no liability in this suit brought by a spectator at an athletic event. Plaintiff was injured when hit by a thrown ball. We affirm.

Plaintiff Margaret Arnold 1 was a spectator at a softball game in Cedar Rapids. Her husband, Travis Arnold, was a team member, participating in the game. Defendant City of Cedar Rapids owns the softball facility. The softball league is operated by defendant Cedar Rapids Amateur Softball Association, Inc.

The facility is a conventional one for playing softball. There is a screen behind home plate and bleachers…