Appeals Court Affirms Assumption of Risk Ruling in Softball Case

A New York State appeals court has affirmed the ruling of a lower court and granted summary judgment to a softball league, which was sued by a player, who was injured in a collision at home plate.   Peter Gillen was the catcher in the game in which the collision occurred. After suffering an injury, he sued the Nassau Semi-Fast Softball League to recover damages for personal injuries.   The League then moved for summary judgment, which the trial court granted.   In considering the