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Tyler Skaggs' Family Seeks $118M in Wrongful Death Trial

10/17/2025

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The wrongful-death trial of Tyler Skaggs, former Angels pitcher, began in Santa Ana, California.
Skaggs' family alleges the team failed to enforce drug policies, allowing Eric Kay access to players.
Eric Kay provided Skaggs with a fentanyl-laced pill, causing his 2019 overdose.
Testimony noted Kay's mental health issues and mismanaged medication; the family seeks $118 million.
Skaggs died at 27, prompting MLB to implement opioid testing and treatment referrals.

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Story summary

The wrongful-death trial of Tyler Skaggs, former Angels pitcher, began in Santa Ana, California.
Skaggs' family alleges the team failed to enforce drug policies, allowing Eric Kay access to players.
Eric Kay provided Skaggs with a fentanyl-laced pill, causing his 2019 overdose.
Testimony noted Kay's mental health issues and mismanaged medication; the family seeks $118 million.
Skaggs died at 27, prompting MLB to implement opioid testing and treatment referrals.