The parents of Gabby Petito have reached a settlement in their emotional distress lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents, avoiding a trial that was scheduled for May. The settlement comes after Petito's parents claimed intentional infliction of emotional distress, alleging that Laundrie's parents knew she was dead but ignored pleas to help locate her. The terms of the settlement are confidential, and both parties expressed a desire to move on and honor Gabby's legacy. This resolution follows a previous $3 million settlement in a wrongful-death lawsuit against the Laundrie estate.
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.
The parents of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie have reached a settlement in the emotional distress lawsuit filed by the Petito family, accusing Laundrie's parents and their lawyer of knowing about Gabby's death and failing to disclose the information. The agreement was reached before the suit made its way to court, and a statement released by the Petito family's lawyer expressed the hope to close this chapter and continue to honor Gabby's legacy. This settlement follows a previous $3 million settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit against Laundrie's estate.
The parents of Gabby Petito, who was killed in 2021, have reached a confidential deal with the parents of her alleged killer, Brian Laundrie, in a civil case where they accused the Laundries of inflicting emotional distress. The resolution avoids a trial and further legal expenses. Petito, a popular travel blogger, was strangled during a cross-country trip with Laundrie, who later died by suicide. The case attracted global attention, and the families had previously reached a $3m settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit.
The parents of Gabby Petito have reached a settlement in their emotional distress lawsuit against the parents of Brian Laundrie, who admitted responsibility for her death, as well as their attorney, after a day of mediation. The terms of the resolution were not disclosed, and all parties agreed to avoid further legal expenses and personal conflict. Petito's parents hope to close this chapter and continue honoring their daughter's legacy. Gabby Petito was killed during a cross-country road trip with Laundrie, who later died by suicide and claimed responsibility for her death in a note. The settlement follows a previous wrongful death lawsuit settlement in which the Petito family was awarded $3 million.
The families of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie have reached a secretive legal settlement to avoid a civil trial, following a mediation session. This comes after Laundrie's parents admitted in a deposition that they were worried about Petito when their son called them in a panic. The agreement ends a civil lawsuit filed by Petito's family against the Laundries and their lawyer, with both sides reluctantly agreeing to the confidential settlement to avoid further legal expenses and prolonged personal conflict.
The parents of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie have reached a confidential settlement in a civil lawsuit, avoiding a trial. The lawsuit, filed in March 2022, alleged that Brian Laundrie had admitted to his parents that he had killed Petito. The settlement comes after the families had previously settled a separate wrongful death lawsuit for $3 million. Petito was reported missing in September 2021 and her remains were found near Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park, while Laundrie's remains were found in Carlton Reserve.
The parents of Gabby Petito, who was killed by her fiancé Brian Laundrie, have settled an emotional distress lawsuit with Laundrie's parents and their attorney, avoiding a civil trial. The lawsuit, filed in March 2022, accused the Laundries of intentional infliction of emotional distress for allegedly knowing about Petito's murder and doing nothing. The terms of the settlement are confidential, and both parties expressed a desire to move on and honor Petito's legacy. Petito's body was found in Wyoming in 2021, and Laundrie was later found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The families of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie have reached a confidential resolution during mediation to avoid a civil trial, aiming to move on and honor Gabby's legacy. Recently released court documents revealed frantic phone calls from Brian to his parents after Gabby's murder, and a letter from Roberta Laundrie offering Brian a shovel and garbage bags. The terms of the resolution remain confidential, and the trial, which was scheduled for May 2024, has been avoided.
Newly released court documents reveal that Brian Laundrie planned to work on an Oregon pumpkin farm with his girlfriend Gabby Petito before she was murdered. The depositions, spanning more than 700 pages, shed light on the couple's future plans and the Laundries' reactions to Brian's confession about Gabby's death. The Petito family is suing the Laundries for damages, alleging that they hid the truth about their daughter's murder. The depositions offer a glimpse into the events leading up to Gabby Petito's death and the complex dynamics surrounding the high-profile case.
Depositions from a lawsuit brought by Gabby Petito's parents shed light on the frantic hours after her killing, with Brian Laundrie's parents detailing his call to them saying his fiancee was "gone" and needing help finding an attorney as he drove back home without her. The Petito family is suing Laundrie's parents, claiming they knew their son had killed Gabby and intentionally withheld that information. The couple's cross-country road trip ended tragically when Laundrie strangled Petito in Wyoming's national forest, and both of their remains were found later. The depositions also revealed a letter found in Laundrie's backpack, which Petito's parents say should be included in their lawsuit, but Laundrie's mother maintains she wrote it before the trip and never imagined the future implications.
In newly filed court documents, Brian Laundrie’s parents detail the frantic phone calls on August 29, 2021, when their son told them his fiancee Gabby Petito was "gone" and he needed an attorney, three weeks before Petito's remains were found. The depositions are part of a lawsuit brought by Petito’s parents against Laundrie’s parents for pain and emotional distress, claiming the Laundries knew their son had killed Gabby and intentionally withheld that information. Laundrie's parents detail their reactions and actions during the unfolding of the case, including their decision to ignore texts and calls from Petito's family.
In depositions for a civil trial, Brian Laundrie's parents claim they were never told Gabby Petito was dead, despite Brian's frantic call saying "Gabby's gone" after her murder. The Laundries maintain they believed Gabby had "disappeared" before contacting their attorney, and they never considered contacting Gabby's parents. The depositions also revealed details about Brian's storage unit, his intentions to work at a pumpkin farm in Oregon, and a letter from Roberta Laundrie. Joe Petito expressed that there will never be justice for Gabby and the family seeks to hold the Laundries accountable through the lawsuit.
Brian Laundrie's parents admitted to being worried after their son called them to say Gabby Petito was "gone," but claimed they never suspected murder. They testified in a deposition hearing that Brian was frantic and asked for a lawyer, but they did not know she was dead. The Petito family lawyer questioned why they didn't assume "gone" meant she was dead, but the parents insisted they were only worried about Gabby. The Laundries are being sued by Petito's parents, and their lawyer has requested a summary judgment in the case.
Brian Laundrie's parents admitted to being worried about Gabby Petito's well-being when he called them days after her murder, according to court transcripts. The depositions revealed that they had concerns for Petito's welfare and had contacted an attorney after their son's frantic phone call. The ongoing civil lawsuit also involves allegations that the Laundries knew about the murder and caused emotional distress with a public statement expressing "hope" for Petito's return. If the case goes to trial, it is scheduled to begin on May 13.
