California Court Partially Dismisses Suit Against Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist in Fatal Crash Case
Alhambra, California – A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has made a significant ruling in a wrongful death lawsuit against former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, dismissing substantial claims of “despicable and willful” misconduct. The suit stemmed from a tragic incident last March when Klinghoffer’s vehicle struck and killed Israel Sanchez in a crosswalk. During the hearing on Friday, Judge Ian C. Fusselman found that the plaintiff, Ashley Sanchez, the daughter of the deceased, was unable to provide sufficient evidence that Klinghoffer’s behavior reached the level of maliciousness required to claim punitive … Read more