Lawsuit tied to softball injuries is dismissed

The state appeals court has ruled in favor of a man who accidentally struck a young Muskegon County girl in the face with a softball during practice. Emily French lost at least four teeth and had her jaw wired shut after being hit by a line drive while on the pitcher's mound in 2008. She was 10 at the time. John MacArthur was a parent volunteering at practice. He was trying to hit the ball to the outfield, but hit Emily instead.