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Mike Trout to Testify in $118M Skaggs Lawsuit

10/22/2025

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  • Mike Trout, outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels, will testify in a wrongful death lawsuit regarding his late teammate Tyler Skaggs.
  • The Skaggs family claims the Angels are responsible for Skaggs' 2019 overdose death, linked to a fentanyl-laced pill from former communication director Eric Kay.
  • They seek $118 million in damages, alleging negligence in allowing Kay access to players.
  • The trial is anticipated to last several weeks, with other players possibly providing testimony.