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Tyler Skaggs Wrongful Death Trial Begins in California
10/14/2025
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Story summary
- A wrongful death trial over Tyler Skaggs's 2019 death began in Santa Ana, California.
- Skaggs's family alleges the Los Angeles Angels are responsible for his death.
- Eric Kay, the Angels' communications director, was convicted in 2022 for providing Skaggs with a fentanyl-laced pill.
- The Angels argue Skaggs was off duty and responsible for his own actions.
- Testimony from notable players is expected.
