Did the Los Angeles Angels notify Major League Baseball about drug use by former employee Eric Kay?

According to the testimony of Angels VP Deborah Johnston, the team did notify MLB, but MLB has denied any such notification.

What is the Skaggs family alleging in their lawsuit against the Angels?

The Skaggs family is suing the Angels, claiming the team knew or should have known that Kay was distributing pills to players, including Tyler Skaggs, which led to Skaggs' death in 2019.

Who is Eric Kay, and what is his connection to the Skaggs case?

Eric Kay is the former communications director for the Los Angeles Angels who is currently serving a 22-year federal prison sentence for providing the fentanyl-laced pill that led to Tyler Skaggs' death.

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Angels Exec Accused of Perjury in Skaggs Family Lawsuit

17 Nov

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Skaggs family suing Angels over pitcher's 2019 death
Angels exec accused of contradictory testimony about drug use
MLB denies being notified about drug issues with former Angels employee

Angels Exec Accused of Perjury in Skaggs Family Lawsuit

The wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of former pitcher Tyler Skaggs against the Los Angeles Angels is currently in its sixth week, with the two sides engaged in a heated dispute over the validity of testimony from one of the team's top executives.

According to court transcripts, the Skaggs family's attorney, Rusty Hardin, has accused Angels VP for human resources Deborah Johnston of perjury, claiming her testimony in court differed from her previous deposition. Johnston had testified that the Angels had notified Major League Baseball about drug use by former communications director Eric Kay, but MLB has denied any such notification.

The Angels' attorney, Todd Theodora, has denied Hardin's perjury claim, stating that Johnston had testified truthfully and in good faith. However, Hardin has maintained his stance, saying the matter has not been resolved and that the Skaggs family has not abandoned the issue.