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Mike Trout Testifies He Confronted Angels Staffer Over Suspected Drug Use in Tyler Skaggs Wrongful-Death Trial

His account underscores disputed claims about what team leaders knew, with jurors deciding whether the Angels are liable for the 2019 overdose.

Overview

  • Trout told jurors a clubhouse attendant warned that money Eric Kay won from locker-room stunts might be used for a “bad purpose,” prompting Trout to suspect drugs and confront Kay.
  • He testified that Kay sometimes appeared wired and sweating, said he offered help, and limited autograph requests so memorabilia could not be resold to fund drugs.
  • Trout said he never saw Skaggs use drugs beyond marijuana and was unaware teammates were getting opioids, and he grew emotional describing their close friendship.
  • Former executives Tim Mead and Tom Taylor testified they were unaware of Kay’s opioid addiction or distribution, testimony the plaintiffs say is contradicted by Kay’s wife’s deposition.
  • Kay was convicted in 2022 and is serving 22 years for providing the fentanyl-laced pill; Skaggs’ family seeks $118 million as the Angels argue Skaggs acted privately by mixing pills and alcohol.