Family of fan killed in fall sues Atlanta Braves, MLB

The family of the fan who fell to his death last year from an upper deck at Turner Field has claimed negligence in the lawsuit filed against the Atlanta Braves and Major League Baseball.

According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the family of 60-year-old Gregory Murrey filed the lawsuit Tuesday, accusing the defendants of disregarding fans' safety by putting up a guard railing that is only 30 inches tall. The lawsuit said that height is 12 inches short of the industry standard.

"Had the rail been 42 inches, Mr. Murrey would not have fallen over the rail," stated the complaint filed in Fulton County State Court.

Murrey of Alpharetta, Ga., died after falling into a lower-level stand during an August game against the New York Yankees.

The death of Murrey marked the 24th time someone died after falling at a MLB ballpark since 1969, according to the newspaper. Since 2008, three people have died after falls at Turner Field, including one death that was ruled a suicide.