Brian Cariota, who was staffed as an emergency service worker in the Houston Astros' dugout at Minute Maid Park during Game 2 of the 2019 American League Championship Series, is suing the team for more than $1 million in damages for alleged injuries he suffered when a line drive off the bat of Michael Brantley hit him during that contest.
The lawsuit also points to the team's sign-stealing as a contributing factor to his injuries.
Daniel Kaplan of The Athletic reported the news, noting the lawsuit is "believed to be the first lawsuit of this type filed by a non-fan.