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Golf Club Sued After Lightning Kills Player During Tournament

12/6/2025

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Scott Mariani filed a lawsuit against Ballyowen Golf Club in New Jersey after his son, Simon, 28, was killed by a lightning strike during a tournament on July 8, 2025.
The lawsuit claims the golf course failed to ensure golfer safety, did not monitor weather conditions, and lacked proper emergency protocols.
The suit was filed in Bergen County Superior Court on December 3, 2025.

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Scott Mariani filed a lawsuit against Ballyowen Golf Club in New Jersey after his son, Simon, 28, was killed by a lightning strike during a tournament on July 8, 2025.
The lawsuit claims the golf course failed to ensure golfer safety, did not monitor weather conditions, and lacked proper emergency protocols.
The suit was filed in Bergen County Superior Court on December 3, 2025.