Little League World Series removes bunk beds after sleeping accident

Breccan F. Thies

August 16, 11:03 AM August 16, 11:03 AM

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Athletes competing in the Little League World Series will sleep in single beds after a boy suffered a serious head injury last year when falling out of the top bunk.

Twelve-year-old Easton Oliverson fractured his skull in August of last year at the Williamsport, Pennsylvania, complex, prompting Little League International to change the sleeping arrangements of players.

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Oliverson played pitcher and outfielder for the Snow Canyon team based in Santa Clara, Utah.

“Out of an abundance of caution, we placed all beds individually on the floor during last year’s World Series, and in preparation for the 2023 Little League International Tournament, Little League decided to provide its participants with single, one-level beds for all of their player housing at each of its tournament locations, including those in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, where the dormitories can accommodate all 14 single beds,” LLI said in a Monday statement.

Oliverson had to receive surgeries, at least three craniotomies, and in-patient rehabilitation for his injuries. According to the family’s attorney, the Oliversons were told at the time that Easton “would not survive the surgery” and had a “zero percent chance of recovery.”

The family’s attorney said the boy will have problems for the rest of his life.

The boy’s parents, Jace and Nancy Oliverson, filed a negligence suit against LLI, saying there was no railing on the top bunk to stop a fall. Jace, who was a coach on Easton’s team, is also seeking emotional distress compensation for the incident.

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The Oliversons have also filed a suit against the bunk bed manufacturer, John Savoy and Son, on another negligence claim. However, the company contended that its beds with bunking capability have a warning label recommending the use of a railing to prevent falls, which it says LLI was aware of.

The World Series runs from Aug. 16-27.