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Braun Levi’s Parents File Wrongful-Death Suit Against Driver in Manhattan Beach Crash

The criminal case remains under review with no charges filed.

Overview

  • The complaint names 33-year-old Jenia Resha Belt as the defendant in the May 4 collision that killed the 18-year-old Loyola High School tennis standout.
  • News outlets report conflicting damages figures, with the Los Angeles Times citing a $200,000 claim for the family’s foundation and other outlets reporting $200 million.
  • Prosecutors say a case has not been formally presented as they continue reviewing the fatal crash, and Belt has not been charged after her June 4 release from custody.
  • Court records reported by the Los Angeles Times say Belt’s blood alcohol level was nearly twice the legal limit and she was driving on a suspended license from a prior DUI-related matter.
  • The Levi family says proceeds from the lawsuit will support the Live Like Braun Foundation’s scholarships, public tennis facilities and impaired-driving education.