Bryan Stow Beating Witness Dies, Sources Says Allergic Reaction

Talk about dark stories. According to the Los Angeles Times, the main witness to the beating of Bryan Stow is dead, apparently after suffering an allergic reaction to nuts. Consider the eyebrows raised.

Matthew Lee attended the Dodgers-Giants game with Stow and was scheduled to testify with a first-hand account of the events that led to Stow ending up in a coma after being severely beaten by supposed assailants Louie Sanchez and Marvin Norwood. Sources close to the investigation state cause of death was an allergic reaction to peanuts in a salad.

Which begs the question--how freaking big was that salad, and were the peanuts smashed into atomic matter?

Peanut allergies are common in America (it's estimated that around three million Americans suffer from peanut allergies). It's hard to imagine Lee not being conscious of his peanut allergy problems, so wouldn't he stop once he noticed the symptoms? Additionally, only 150 Americans die annually from ALL FOOD-RELATED ALLERGIES.  What are the odds?

A little suspicious, to say the least. To be continued.

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Barry Bonds To Pay For College Education Of Bryan Stow's Two Children

Fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers will never, ever warm up to former San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds. Rightfully so. Great rivalries aren’t nurtured by having a soft spot for the star player(s) of the rival team. Of course, the incredible rivalry between the Dodgers and Giants has taken a back seat to far more serious matters since the unfortunate incident at Dodger Stadium on opening day when Bryan Stow, a Giants fan, was nearly beaten to death in the parking lot. So, while the mutual ‘hatred’ of the two teams and fanbases is at a simmer while Stow remains in the hospital, what better time than now to mention that Bonds made quite the gesture by offering to pay for the college education of Stow’s two children, 12-year-old Tyler and 8-year-old Tabitha.

Though it might be tough for Dodgers fans to admit, what makes Bonds’ gesture more noteworthy is the fact that he made the pledge over a month ago without mentioning it to the media. The news only came to light after Stow decided to sue the Dodgers because in the event that Stow were awarded damages in court, Stow’s attorney made it clear that those who had pledged financial support would have their money returned to them.

A class gesture by a not-so-beloved figure either in LA or around the country. That said, I think it’s safe to say that both fanbases are eager for this tragic incident to pass so that all (except the few thug bad apples) can get back to despising each other in good fun like they’ve done for so many years.

Family Of Bryan Stow Sues Dodgers

The family of Giants' fan Bryan Stow filed suit against the Dodgers in a Los Angeles Superior Court on Tuesday, claiming criminal negligence by the team. Stow was beaten after the Dodgers' opening day win over the Giants at Dodger Stadium. One suspect was arrested on Sunday in Los Angeles.

The lawsuit alleges that Dodger Stadium provided a "perfect opportunity" for a fan to be beaten. In response to the beating, the Dodgers added a security chief, a position that was cut last year, and added several light posts throughout the Dodgers parking lot. The San Francisco Chronicle detailed the lawsuit:

"It is unfortunate that such a storied and well-respected baseball club as the Los Angeles Dodgers has been made to suffer due to the cutbacks and mismanagement by its owner," wrote the Stow family's attorneys, Thomas Girardi and Christopher Aumais of Los Angeles.

After the arrest on Sunday, Dodgers owner Frank McCourt issued a statement, saying, "The Dodgers are committed to providing our fans the safest sports venue in the United States – this is a commitment that we take very seriously." The suit also asks for the Dodgers to reimburse fans that have donated to the Bryan Stow Fund, for which the team has raised over $60,000.

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