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sports2 months ago

Ex-wife of Angels employee to testify in Tyler Skaggs overdose trial

The ex-wife of Eric Kay testified that the Los Angeles Angels were aware of Kay's drug abuse before his involvement in Tyler Skaggs' death, with allegations of team employees distributing drugs to players, contradicting previous testimonies. The wrongful death lawsuit seeks damages, claiming the team failed to intervene despite knowing about the drug issues.

sports2 months ago

Mike Trout Testifies About Teammate Tyler Skaggs' Overdose and Drug Issues

Mike Trout testified that he knew Eric Kay had a drug problem but was unaware of Tyler Skaggs' drug use before Skaggs' death in 2019 due to a drug overdose involving fentanyl and alcohol. Trout described Skaggs as a beloved teammate and friend, and the trial revealed details about the circumstances leading to Skaggs' tragic death, with ongoing legal actions against the Angels.

sports2 months ago

Mike Trout Testifies in Tyler Skaggs Overdose Case

Mike Trout testified in a wrongful death trial, describing his friendship with Tyler Skaggs and his suspicions about team employee Eric Kay's drug problem, which contributed to Skaggs' overdose death in 2019. Trout noted Kay's erratic behavior and suspected drug use but denied knowing about any distribution to players. The trial centers on whether the Angels were responsible for failing to act on Kay's known drug issues, which led to Skaggs' tragic death.

sports2 months ago

Mike Trout Testifies in Tyler Skaggs Overdose Lawsuit

MLB star Mike Trout testified in a California civil trial that he considered Tyler Skaggs like a brother and did not notice signs of drug use before Skaggs's overdose death in 2019, which is part of a lawsuit alleging the Angels' negligence in providing drugs to players. The trial also involves details about Skaggs's drug use, the team's responsibility, and the criminal conviction of Eric Kay for supplying fentanyl-laced pills.

sports2 months ago

Mike Trout Testifies in Tyler Skaggs Overdose Lawsuit

Mike Trout testified that he was alerted to Eric Kay's possible drug abuse before Tyler Skaggs' death and confronted Kay about it, as part of a lawsuit alleging the Angels' negligence contributed to Skaggs' overdose. Trout's emotional testimony highlighted concerns about drug use within the team, with the case bringing attention to team oversight and responsibility.

sports7 months ago

Wade Miley Denies Involvement in Tyler Skaggs' Drug Allegations

Wade Miley responded to allegations that he supplied drugs to Tyler Skaggs, who died from an overdose in 2019, denying any wrongdoing and stating he was never accused or a witness in the case. The allegations stem from court documents and previous testimonies linking Miley to Skaggs' drug use, but Miley maintains his innocence amid ongoing legal disputes.

sports7 months ago

MLB Pitcher Wade Miley Named as Drug Source in Tyler Skaggs Case

Wade Miley, a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, is accused in court documents of supplying drugs to the late Tyler Skaggs, who died of an overdose in 2019. The allegations are part of a wrongful death lawsuit against the Angels, with previous testimonies linking Miley to Skaggs' drug use. Miley has not been criminally charged, and the case remains under investigation.

law7 months ago

Wade Miley Named as Key Figure in Tyler Skaggs Drug Case

New court filings reveal details in the Tyler Skaggs case, including allegations that pitcher Wade Miley was an early drug source for Skaggs, and suggest that Angels organization members may have been aware of Kay's drug use, which contributed to Skaggs' overdose death. The case involves a wrongful death civil suit seeking $210 million, with evidence pointing to Skaggs' long-term drug abuse and possible misconduct by team staff.