Luis Castillo off the hook for broken bat that injured Mets fan

It hasn't been the best of years for Luis Castillo. First he was cast aside by the New York Mets in spring training, then the Philadelphia Phillies said thanks, but no thanks after kicking his tires. But, hey, here's finally some good news in 2011 for the erstwhile second baseman: The lawsuit of a New Jersey man who was hit by Castillo's broken bat and had his jaw broken has been thrown out of court. Castillo can now find alternative uses for the $6 million the Mets are still paying him. From the New York Daily News: In it, (plaintiff James) Falzon argued that the Mets should have had netting up around the seating area to keep foul balls and bats from going into the stands. Castillo, the batter, and Mets catcher Ramon Castro, who loaned him the bat, were also sued for not inspecting the lumber. In a single sentence ruling, Supreme Court Justice Anil Singh rejected the argument and agreed to dismiss the complaint. In other words, all that tiny disclaimer type on the back...