At first, Glemser claimed that the hit was not Pietsch's fault. After all, these kinds of things can happen when playing a sport like hockey. However, over a year later, Glemser has filed a lawsuit against Pietsch that is worth close to $1 million USD. He is currently suing for damages and all future damages that may be incurred.
A lawyer for Pietsch believes that this could end up setting a dangerous precedent for not just hockey, but all sports overall. After all, anything can happen when you step on the field, the ice, or the court. If you open up a can of worms like this, athletes will be incentivized to perform at a slower pace.