When a Wiener Can Make a Team a Loser: The Coomer v. Kansas City Royals Case

By Scott A. Andresen, ESQ.   Introduction   In the never-ending quest to enhance the game day experience of its fans, baseball teams have increasingly looked to in-game giveaways delivered by mascots, cheerleaders, spirit teams and the like. The vast majority of the time, a rolled up t-shirt launched from an air cannon, or an encased meat product tossed by a mascot, is an enjoyable and liability-free experience for all involved parties. However, recent guidance by the Missouri Supreme