Angels settle wrongful death lawsuit with family of Tyler Skaggs, who died from fentanyl-laced pills

The Los Angeles Angels and the family of Tyler Skaggs reached a settlement in the family’s wrongful death lawsuit against the team.

Skaggs died in 2019 after taking fentanyl-laced oxycodone supplied by the team's former communications director, Eric Kay, mixed with alcohol. Kay is serving 22 years in prison.

The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed. Skaggs’ family was originally seeking $118 million for Skaggs’ lost earnings, compensation for pain and suffering and punitive damages against the team.

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