Family sues Franklin Sports after 6-year-old girl dies from badminton racket accident

In June 2024, Lucy Morgan, a 6-year-old girl from New Jersey, died after a badminton racket accident during a family vacation in Maine. The aluminum shaft of the racket broke and struck her in the head, leading to fatal injuries. Her family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Franklin Sports, alleging the racket was defective and lacked proper safety measures.

Family sues Franklin Sports after 6-year-old girl dies from badminton racket accident
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Updated Aug 20, 2026 First published Aug 19, 2026
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Mestios ReporterCole HarrisonAlex Moreno

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