Gabby Petito’s Family Awarded Millions In Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Gabby Petito’s family has a million reasons, actually several million, to celebrate.

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While their daughter is no longer living, Nichole Schmidt and Joseph Petito are making sure to get justice for Gabby.

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A Sarasota Florida County judge ruled on November 17, in favor of Gabby’s family in a wrongful death lawsuit against Brian Laundrie’s estate.

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Gabby’s mother was awarded $3 million as the administrator of Petito’s estate.

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The lawsuit was originally filed in May and sought damages of at least $30,000.

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It states that Brian intentionally killed Gabby, and also demands a trial by jury and judgement for compensatory damages.

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“The Petito family lost their daughter, and they were also denied the opportunity to confront her killer,” Patrick Reilly, attorney for Petito’s parents, said in a statement.

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“Brian did not have $3 million; it’s an arbitrary number,” Reilly stated.

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Whatever monies they do receive will help Gabby’s family in their endeavors with the Gabby Petito Foundation.

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