Urine Trouble: Woman Slips on Dog Pee at Bark in the Park, Sues Marlins

Last spring, Luann Hahn attended the Miami Marlins matchup against divisional foe Atlanta Braves.

That day, the Marlins happened to be hosting its "Bark in the Park" promotion that invites dog-loving Marlins fans to bring their furry friends to LoanDepot Park to enjoy America's favorite pastime.

But for Hahn, "Bark in the Park" turned into "Slip in the Park." She says one pup took a tinkle at the ballpark and no one cleaned it up. She evidently didn't realize that the event could also entail unwelcome encounters with dog pee and is now blaming the team for it.

According to a lawsuit filed in December 2024, Hahn was walking around the park on April 24 when she slipped on dog urine and fell to the ground. She is suing the Marlins, Marlins Stadium Operator LLC, and the City of Miami for damages, which says "exceeds $50,000."

"The existence of the liquid on the floor created an unreasonable dangerous and unsafe condition," the complaint reads.

Perhaps, Buddy got loose from his owner and had to go potty. But who can blame him? It is a long day for the pooches at the park.

Her lawsuit, which the Marlins declined to comment on, contends that she slipped in an area where dogs were prohibited. The eight-page complaint repeats the same claims against the stadium operator, the team, and the city.

"That as a direct and proximate result of defendant's negligence, [Hahn] sustained injuries resulting in pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, mental anguish, loss of the capacity for enjoyment of life, expenses of hospitalization, medical and nursing care and treatment, loss of earnings and loss of the ability to earn money in the future, and aggravation of a previously existing condition, if any," the lawsuit asserts.

It is worth noting that Marlins' tickets include an "Assumption of Risk Related to Personal Injury And/Or Property Damage" disclaimer.

"Holder recognizes that attendance of holder and minor(s) at the event is voluntary and may result in personal injury (including death) and/or property damage and agrees to stay alert and remain aware of his/her surroundings and the surrounding of minors, the ticket's terms and conditions read.

"By using this ticket or by attending, observing, or participating in the event, holder, on behalf of himself/herself and minor(s), acknowledges and assumes all risks and dangers associated with holder and/or minors."

Time will tell if the terms and conditions extend to dog urine.