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Family of Little League World Series player seriously injured after bunk bed fall files lawsuit

The family of a Utah boy who cracked his skull after falling from a bunk bed at a Little League World Series player's dorm in Pennsylvania, has filed a lawsuit against the organization and the bed maker, court documents show.

Jace and Nancy Oliverson filed the lawsuit Friday in Pennsylvania state court and are seeking more than $50,000 in damages on counts of negligence and liability in connection to the Aug. 15. fall in Williamsport, Penn the lawsuit reads.

Easton Oliverson, a pitcher for the Snow Canyon team from Santa Clara, Utah, suffered the head injury after falling from the bed at the players’ dorm while he was sleeping. He was placed in a medically induced coma and later underwent surgery at a children's hospital.

The 10-page law suit names Savoy Contract Furniture and the Little League as defendants and claims both parties were negligent for “failing to have rails on the bed,” allowing the boy to fall.

A picture of Mountain Region Champion Little League team member Easton Oliverson, from Santa Clara, Utah, is shown on the scoreboard at Volunteer Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Little League World Series baseball tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Wednesday, Aug 17, 2022. Oliverson was injured when he fell out of a bunk bed at the dormitory complex. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

“Savoy designed, manufactured, distributed, marketed, and/or sold the bunk beds in a dangerous and defective condition in that they did not contain every element necessary to make them safe for their intended use,” the court filing reads.

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The law suit alleges the boy, who fractured his skull, suffered “significant and permanent injuries” as a result and will require ongoing medical treatment.

On Sept. 19, an Instagram account created to provide updates on Easton's recovery announced he had returned home from the hospital.

"We are happy to announce that Easton has made it home. He is resting and adjusting to his recovery away from the hospital," the post reads. "Please continue to keep Easton in your prayers. He is thrilled to be home, but understands that he still has a very long road ahead."

On Wednesday, Little League International Senior Director of Communications Kevin Fountain told USA TODAY the league does not comment on pending litigation.

Savoy could immediately be reached for comment by USA TODAY.

Earlier this year, after the fall, the Little League World Series released this statement

"At the request of his family, Little League International encourages all to join us in keeping the Snow Canyon Little League player and his family in our thoughts and prayers, as we wish for a full and complete recovery."

Contributing: Scooby Axson

Natalie Neysa Alund covers trending news for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on Twitter @nataliealund.

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