The family of a man, who tripped and fell at University Stadium at the University of New Mexico (UNM), leading to a fatal head injury, has sued UNM. The family of John Haaland allege university officials created dangerous conditions at the facility and were thus negligent. Specifically, the lawsuit alleged that Haaland, 74, was about to enter the stadium to attend a UNM-Hawaii football game on Oct. 27, 2019, when he tripped over a buildup of asphalt near the parking lot and fatally struck his head. The family is asking a 2nd Judicial District Court judge to award the family compensatory damages in an amount to be determined at trial.
Family of Man Who Died After Fall at Stadium Sues University of New Mexico
