Pirate Fan Sues Atlanta Braves

A Pittsburgh Pirates baseball fan says in a
lawsuit that Atlanta Braves’ security officers and ushers ignored
complaints about a group of rowdy fans he says attacked him at
Turner Field.

Elmer “Bobby” Collins of Macon claims in court documents that
his assailants knocked out 11 of his teeth, broke his jaw and left
him in a pool of blood outside a Turner Field restroom at a Braves
vs. Pirates game in April 2008.

Braves spokeswoman Beth Marshall says the organization is
confident that its employees acted appropriately.

Collins is asking to be reimbursed at least $38,714for medical
costs. His attorney, Jon Hawk, said Collins has not had the money
for surgery and has been drinking out of a straw.

The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Fulton County State Court.