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Angels Face $785 Million Lawsuit Over Skaggs' Death

10/27/2025

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The trial over Angels' liability for Tyler Skaggs' 2019 death is ongoing.
The Skaggs family seeks $785 million in damages, alleging Angels knew of Eric Kay, the former Angels staffer, and his drug use.
The Angels deny the claims.
The jury will first determine liability among the Angels, Kay, and Skaggs.
Kay provided Skaggs with counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl and is serving a 22-year sentence.

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Story summary

The trial over Angels' liability for Tyler Skaggs' 2019 death is ongoing.
The Skaggs family seeks $785 million in damages, alleging Angels knew of Eric Kay, the former Angels staffer, and his drug use.
The Angels deny the claims.
The jury will first determine liability among the Angels, Kay, and Skaggs.
Kay provided Skaggs with counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl and is serving a 22-year sentence.