Henry Castro was playing softball on a New York City-owned field when he fell over a sewer grate and injured himself. But after he filed a personal-injury suit, the Kings County Supreme Court ended up dismissing the guy's case.
Since he had played "at least" 40 games on that field, and had always been "leery" of the grate and the "tripping hazard" it posed, the Appellate Division, Second Department, thought Castro knowingly assumed the risks associated with the sport and couldn't look to the City for relief.
And...he's out!
To view a copy of the Appellate Division's decision, please use this link: Castro v. City of New York