Placing Blame

More news about bats being blamed for injuries incurred in baseball games.This article describes how the family of an 11-year-old Little Leaguer is suing sporting goods manufacturer Easton-Bell because they made thealuminum bat that was used in the play when a line drive struck the boy in the head.

We’re sorry to see anyone get hurt – this boy suffered brain injuries and deafness in one ear – but we wonder if the manufacturer is really to blame. Unless the product is defective, is the manufacturer responsible? What do you think?