Opening statements expected in trial over LA Angels’ alleged role in pitcher Skaggs’ overdose death
October 14, 2025
Opening statements are expected soon in the trial for the wrongful death lawsuit against the Los Angeles Angels. The case involves the 2019 drug overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs. Lawyers for the Angels and Skaggs’ family will address the jury in this civil trial. The lawsuit alleges the team knew or should have known that its communications director, Eric Kay, was supplying drugs to Skaggs and other players. The Angels argue Skaggs’ actions were his own and not preventable by the team. The trial could include testimony from players like Mike Trout and Wade Miley.