Morgan Family Sues Franklin Sports Over 2024 Racket Death of 6-Year-Old

3 articles · Updated · Boston.com · Aug 19

Tuesday’s wrongful-death suit says 6-year-old Lucy Morgan died after a badminton racket broke during play at a Limerick, Maine, vacation home on June 1, 2024.
The complaint alleges Lucy’s brother swung at a birdie when the racket shaft separated from the handle, sending an exposed metal stem into Lucy’s temple; she died four days later at Maine Medical Center.
The family claims the Franklin Sports racket was defectively assembled, used faulty adhesive and lacked a secondary restraint to stop the metal portion from becoming a projectile, while also failing to warn users of the risk.
The suit seeks damages for Lucy’s estate and siblings who witnessed the accident, asserting strict liability, negligence, breach of warranty, wrongful death and survival claims; Franklin Sports said it is reviewing the incident but cannot comment on pending litigation.