Yates v. Chicago National League Ball Club, Inc.

Minor-plaintiff Delbert Yates, Jr., by Delbert Yates, Sr., his father and next friend (Mr. Yates), brought suit in the circuit court of Cook County against defendant Chicago National League Ball Club, Inc. (the Chicago Cubs or Cubs), for injuries resulting from being struck by a foul ball while attending a baseball game. Plaintiff alleged that defendant negligently: (1) failed to provide adequate screening in the area behind home plate; and (2) failed to warn him so as to enable him to avoid the harm. Following a jury trial, judgment was entered on a verdict rendered in favor of plaintiff;…