
"Laundrie Family Settles Emotional Distress Lawsuit with Gabby Petito's Family"
Brian Laundrie's father, Christopher Laundrie, was seen running errands for the first time since the Laundrie and Petito families settled a civil lawsuit over the intentional infliction of emotional distress. The settlement, which is confidential, was reached to avoid further legal expenses and prolonged personal conflict. The lawsuit stemmed from the behavior of the Laundries after Gabby Petito's disappearance, with her parents accusing them of withholding information. Gabby's remains were discovered in September 2021, and Brian, named a person of interest, died by suicide. The Petito family has also filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Brian's estate and another lawsuit against Utah police officers.













