Bryan Stow Update: Lawsuit Filed
A lawsuit has now been filed on behalf of Bryan Stow and his two children to recover damages for the pain and suffering and economic loss Stow suffered as a result of the attack outside Dodger Stadium on opening day. The Complaint, a copy of which can be seen here courtesy of the Los Angeles Times, contains several allegations and counts, although the primary claim is essentially that security in the parking lot was inadequate.
The timing of the lawsuit is curious. Most attorneys will wait until their clients have substantially completed medical treatment before filing suit. It is difficult to estimate right now what kind of care Stow will need for the rest of his life. Perhaps Stow's attorneys are concerned with the Dodgers' financial situation, or maybe they are attempting to take advantage of ownership's vulnerable position right now, by adding the pressure of dealing with this lawsuit - which is not an ordinary lawsuit given the widespread public interest in the attack, and the extensive media coverage as Stow continues the recovery process.
Although Stow's case is not a sure thing, the defense should be concerned that if this case goes to trial, it will be difficult to find jurors that are not familiar with what occurred.
My name is Christopher Fusco. I am the managing partner of Callahan & Fusco, LLC with offices in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.