The Angels reached a settlement with the family of deceased pitcher Tyler Skaggs on Friday, as the jury deliberated the verdict of a civil trial that lasted almost three months with 31 days in court.
The terms of the settlement, however, were not immediately disclosed.
The Angels released the following statement:
"The death of Tyler Skaggs remains a tragedy, and this trial sheds light on the dangers of opioid use and the devastating effects it can have. Throughout the course of court proceedings, both parties searched for a path to a mutually agreed upon resolution and a confidential settlement has been reached."
Skaggs’ family brought on the lawsuit in June 2021 after his death from an overdose on a team road trip to Texas on July 1, 2019. Former Angels communications director Eric Kay was found guilty in a federal trial of distributing a fentanyl-laced pill that caused Skaggs’ death. Kay was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison on Oct. 11, 2022.
As part of the civil trial, Skaggs’ family had been seeking $118 million in potential lost earnings, plus added damages. The jury deliberated for three days before the settlement was reached. The trial featured more than 40 witnesses after the jury selection process was completed on Oct. 6.