One of the most embarrassing — and scary — moments from Washington’s 2021 season was the aftermath of a January home loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
After the game, Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts was leaving the field and engaging fans when a railing collapsed, injuring multiple fans, while Hurts remained to check on them.
Afterward, Hurts penned a letter to the NFL, insisting “follow-up action” be taken for the “near-tragic” accident at FedEx Field.
As it turns out, four of the fans who were injured in the fall are suing the Commanders, seeking $300,000 in damages for physical and emotional suffering, according to John Keim of ESPN.
The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court of Maryland, “asks for an award ‘in excess’ of $75,000 per person for ‘loss of income, medical expenses, pain and suffering.'”
The NFL team isn’t the only defendant named in the lawsuit:
Other defendants include Washington Football Incorporated Stadium, which owns the property at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, where the Commanders play; Contemporary Services Corp., which provides ushers and security at the stadium; and Company Does, which provide inspection, repairs maintenance design and oversight.
The Commanders have not yet commented on the matter.
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