Santa Barbara, CA asked in Personal Injury for California

Q: I live across a high school baseball field. If I or my family gets hit by a foul ball can I sue the school?

I live in California. Foul balls land on my driveway, patio, at times hit my house.

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4 Lawyer Answers

A: Maybe. Have you notified the school and requested that it install some netting?

A: You should talk to the school about a resolution. They might install nets or some other mitigating options. Make sure you document all conversations you have with the school.

A: more info needed.

the answer is maybe.

i would contact the school to complain and suggest they put up a net etc

A: Did you notify the school and ask them to put of a fence? Generally, you have a technical trespass claim, and that would cover any injuries. If its a problem for the neighborhood maybe send a joint letter to the school board and copy your city council representative.

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