BREAKING: In a shocking testimony, Camela Kay, the ex-wife of former Los Angeles Angels employee Eric Kay, revealed that the organization was fully aware of his drug abuse long before he provided the fatal drugs that led to the death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs in 2019. This explosive claim came during a wrongful death civil suit currently unfolding in Santa Ana, California.
Kay testified that she witnessed non-prescription drugs being distributed among players, including an alarming incident on a team plane where she observed opioid pills being passed around. Her testimony challenges earlier accounts from team officials who claimed they were unaware of Kay’s substance abuse until after Skaggs’ tragic overdose.
The stakes are high, as the Skaggs family is seeking a staggering $118 million in damages, asserting that the Angels violated internal policies designed to intervene with employees struggling with addiction. The family argues that allowing Kay, who had known addiction issues, to interact with Skaggs created a dangerous environment.
During her testimony, Camela Kay recounted a failed intervention attempt on October 1, 2017, when Angels officials Tim Mead and Tom Taylor visited their home. She claimed that Mead emerged from the bedroom with “six or seven” baggies containing pills, which he said were directed to him by Eric Kay. “I was shocked,” she stated. “I questioned him about where he got those.”
In stark contrast, Mead maintains he has “very little recollection” of the event and denies any knowledge of drug use within the organization before Skaggs’ death. The Angels’ defense argues that the team cannot be held accountable for Skaggs’ death, emphasizing that he had a history of substance use prior to joining the Angels.
Camela Kay’s testimony continued to reveal alarming details about the culture within the Angels organization. She shared concerns about her ex-husband’s substance abuse with team officials multiple times, yet claimed no improvements were made in his condition, even after he was sent to outpatient therapy.
Her courtroom revelations included disturbing observations during flights with the team, where she claimed to see players and staff exchanging pills and consuming excessive amounts of alcohol. “I had seen them passing out pills and drinking alcohol excessively,” she stated, indicating that the drugs she witnessed included Xanax and Percocet.
The emotional weight of this case is palpable, as it not only seeks justice for Tyler Skaggs but also raises critical questions about the responsibility of sports organizations toward their employees and players. The court proceedings are set to continue this afternoon, with more testimonies expected that could further illuminate the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.
As this case unfolds, the ramifications could be significant, not just for the Angels organization but for the broader sports industry as it grapples with issues of addiction and responsibility. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
