The Skaggs family's wrongful death civil suit against the Angels has taken a dramatic turn as the family's attorney, Rusty Hardin, accuses Angels Vice President Deborah Johnston of perjury. Hardin claims that Johnston's testimony, which suggests the team worked with MLB to address Eric Kay's drug use, is false. Hardin plans to subpoena MLB and has already reached out to the league for a witness. Angels attorney Todd Theodora refutes the perjury claim, defending Johnston's testimony as truthful. The case centers on the Angels' handling of Kay's drug use and its impact on Tyler Skaggs, a former Angels pitcher who died in 2019. Kay, the ex-Angels' communications director, is serving a 22-year federal prison sentence for providing the fentanyl-laced pill that led to Skaggs' death. The trial has seen testimony from various witnesses, including former Angels pitcher Ty Buttrey, financial advisor Jeff Fishman, and Tyler's father, Darrell Skaggs. Buttrey and Fishman provided insights into Skaggs' character and potential future earnings, while Darrell Skaggs shared emotional stories of his son's kindness and their close relationship. The trial continues with further arguments and evidence to be presented.
