Welch v. Young

OPINION

MAY, Judge.

Cynthia Welch was injured when a little league player who was taking practice swings struck her knee with a bat. She sued the player, Jordan Young; the player’s father and coach, Shawn Young; McCutcheon Youth Baseball League, Inc.; and Wea Township through Wea Summer Recreation and Wea Summer Recreation Center (“Wea defendants”). 1 The Wea defendants and Shawn Young moved for summary judgment, which the court granted. 2 Welch moved to correct error and her motion was denied.

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