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Angels Face Wrongful Death Suit Over Tyler Skaggs' Overdose
10/6/2025
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Story summary
- A wrongful-death suit against Los Angeles Angels over Tyler Skaggs' 2019 overdose began in Santa Ana, California.
- Skaggs' widow and parents allege Eric Kay, the Angels' communications director, knew of drug dealings with players.
- Eric Kay was convicted in 2022 of supplying fentanyl-laced oxycodone to Skaggs, sentenced to 22 years.
- The Angels say Skaggs misused drugs and alcohol, bearing personal responsibility.
