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The Chicago White Sox and the owners of Guaranteed Rate Field are facing a lawsuit filed by an unnamed woman, identified as Jane Doe, who was shot during a game last year. The lawsuit, filed in Illinois state court, accuses the team and stadium owners of negligence and failing to ensure the safety of attendees by allowing a firearm into the ballpark, despite strict no-gun policies.

Shooting Incident at Guaranteed Rate Field

The shooting occurred on August 25, 2022, during the fourth inning of a game between the Oakland A's and the White Sox. Two women were injured in the incident: a 42-year-old woman who suffered a gunshot wound to her leg and was hospitalized, and a 26-year-old who sustained a graze wound but refused medical treatment. Chicago Police later suggested that the gun was likely discharged inside the stadium.

Chicago White Sox Sued Over Ballpark Shooting : Claims of Negligence

In the lawsuit, Jane Doe claims that the White Sox and stadium operators acted with "utter indifference" to her safety by allowing a firearm into the venue. The ballpark’s security policy mandates all guests pass through metal detectors and have their belongings searched before entry. The plaintiff argues that the defendants failed to properly implement these security measures and did not adequately train staff responsible for guest screening.

The lawsuit does not provide specific details about the plaintiff's injuries or recovery but focuses on the alleged security failures that allowed the shooting to happen.

Chicago White Sox Sued Over Ballpark Shooting : Legal Representation

Jane Doe is represented by John Malm of John J. Malm & Associates PC. Representatives for the White Sox and other defendants have not yet commented on the lawsuit.