Yankees fan says civil rights violated
Reuters
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April 16, 2009
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NEW YORK - A man ejected from Yankee Stadium during the playing of a patriotic song has sued the baseball team and New York City, saying his civil rights were violated when police barred him from going to the bathroom.
The lawsuit says a New York City police officer told the man, Bradford Campeau-Laurion, not to leave his seat section during "God Bless America," which the Yankees play over loudspeakers during a break in the game.
The incident took place Aug. 26 during a Red Sox game.
The suit seeks compensatory damages and a ruling that stops the Yankees from requiring people to participate in religious or political activities. Police said the resident of Queens was unruly and reeked of alcohol.
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