Basketball Ticket Holder is Run Over, Sues, and Is Tossed from Court

By Jeff Birren, Senior Writer Helena Shear was a New Orleans Pelicans (nee Hornets) season ticket holder.  While attending a game and sitting in her assigned seat, she was hit by a player chasing a loose ball.  Shear was injured, and sued the visiting team, the player that collided with her, the State of Louisiana, through its Stadium and Exposition District, and the stadium management company SMG/Facility Management of Louisiana.  The State moved for summary judgment.  It