There have been several legal battles over the issue.Tragic death of NBA legend Kobe BryantGianna Bryant (13 years old) and seven others were killed in a helicopter accident in 2020. Vanessa Bryant filed suit against the first responders for allegedly taking photographs of the crash site and then distributing them. Another person who was affected by the tragedy is also seeking legal restitution. While these cases remain open, it appears that another case has been settled.
The union for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department had been engaged in a legal battle against Sheriff Alex Villanueva and 20 unidentified individuals in an attempt to halt the release of the final internal affairs reports on the helicopter crash. Per Spectrum 1 NewsHowever, the matter was settled two years ago, after being filed in court. The group’s lawyers recently filed the notice to settle. Had the legal proceedings continued, a non-jury would’ve taken place on September 13th.
In February 2020, the sheriff said that he’d tasked eight deputies with deleting photos of the crash site from their devices after they allegedly took said pictures while on the scene. The above-mentioned internal investigation was launched after it was found that deputies had taken photos of the crash site from their devices and shared them with other department officials.
The LASD union’s petition mentioned a May 2020 press conference, where Alex Villaneuva provided an update, saying that they were “still completing the investigation.”He also pointed out that after the work was done, the department was empty. “will be releasing it publicly with all the information that will answer all your questions.” Villaneuva reportedly doubled down on the department’s intention to “make the entire investigation public so everybody can read it for themselves,”During a second press conference ten days later. Officials did not disclose terms after the settlement.
Vanessa Bryant, a lawyer from another county, continues to sue Los Angeles County. Although she filed the suit in November 2021 and the proceedings were delayed slightly by the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic, Bryant continues to pursue legal action against Los Angeles County. Most recently, there was a slight setback on the plaintiff’s part, as Bryant’s legal team was scoldedFor presenting too many evidence at a pre-trial hearing. Additionally, there’s been another significant development related to her lawsuit.
Christopher Chester, whose daughter and wife were tragically killed in the accident, is also suing for damages in relation to the photos. However, it was recently determined that his suit cannot be consolidated with Mrs. Bryant’s. In other words: Chester could not be argued by LA County “ride Bryant’s coattails.”This is the motion. “an unusual case”It involves such a “revered icon”Like Kobe Bryant.
That level of recognizability has been evident since Kobe Bryant’s passing. In the wake of Kobe Bryant’s death, stars such as Jimmy Fallon has paid tribute to the anniversaryhis passing. Others have added to his legacy. purchasing Bryant-related memorabilia. Vanessa Bryant is also trying to preserve his legacy. She has also On his birthdays, we paid tribute to KobeShe told him a story shortly after his death. The story of the dress and its creator. The Notebook.
The settlement of the LASD union’s suit marks the closing of a significant chapter in the aftermath of the basketball legend’s passing. However, Vanessa Bryant and her co. are still looking for legal relief.