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Defective Bauer Helmet Leads to Severe Head Injury Lawsuit
12 Sep
Summary
- Hockey player Ivan Zenchenko suffered head injuries after his helmet cracked.
- The lawsuit alleges a manufacturing defect in the Bauer Re-Akt 55 helmet.
- Zenchenko claims career-ending injuries, memory loss, and coordination issues.
Ivan Zenchenko, a Russian-born hockey player, has filed a lawsuit against Bauer Hockey and Pure Hockey following a severe head injury sustained on September 27, 2025. The incident occurred during a USA Hockey-sanctioned game at the LA Kings Valley Ice Center when a puck reportedly struck Zenchenko's head after his Bauer Re-Akt 55 helmet allegedly cracked upon impact.
The legal filing details that Zenchenko purchased the helmet on July 3, 2025, and claims it was recommended for competitive play but suffered from a manufacturing or design defect. The suit asserts that the helmet's failure exposed Zenchenko to the direct force of the puck, resulting in lacerations, a hematoma, and significant bleeding.
As a consequence of the alleged injury, Zenchenko reportedly suffers from traumatic brain injury, memory loss, coordination difficulties, and vision impairments. The lawsuit states these conditions have prevented him from returning to hockey, limited his daily activities, and impacted his employment prospects. His wife, Sofia, is also a co-plaintiff, seeking damages for loss of companionship.
The case is ongoing, with claims yet to be established in court. Bauer Hockey and Pure Hockey have not yet issued public comments. Zenchenko's attorney estimates potential damages could reach millions of dollars due to the severe physical, professional, and personal fallout from the alleged incident.
