In the latest development in the Gabby Petito case, Steven Bertolino, the former attorney for Brian Laundrie’s family, has filed a response to the third amended complaint in a lawsuit brought by the Petito family. Bertolino’s filing denies the existence of a cordial relationship between Gabby Petito’s mother, Nichole Schmidt, and Brian Laundrie’s parents, Chris and Roberta Laundrie. Furthermore, Bertolino claims that the Laundrie family has been receiving death threats in relation to the case.
The response also argues that the “severe emotional distress” alleged by the Petito and Schmidt families in the lawsuit was preexisting and cannot be attributed to Bertolino. The Petito family is suing the Laundries for emotional distress following Gabby Petito’s death during a road trip in 2021 with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie. They claim that Bertolino’s statements on behalf of the Laundries caused them additional anguish while they were desperately searching for their daughter.
This legal battle between the Petito and Schmidt families and Brian Laundrie’s parents has been ongoing for over a year. The Petito family alleges that the Laundries knew about their son’s involvement in Gabby’s death. In November 2022, a Florida judge ruled in favor of the Petito family in a wrongful death suit against Brian Laundrie’s estate, awarding $3 million to Gabby’s mother.
Gabby Petito’s remains were discovered in a national forest in Wyoming, and her death was ruled a homicide. The FBI revealed that Brian Laundrie had written in a notebook confessing to Gabby’s murder before taking his own life.
The Gabby Petito case has garnered significant attention and has highlighted issues surrounding domestic violence and the need for better protections for victims. The tragedy has sparked conversations about the importance of addressing such issues in society.
This article provides an update on the legal proceedings between the Petito and Schmidt families and Brian Laundrie’s parents, shedding light on the denial of a cordial relationship and the claims of preexisting emotional distress. It also mentions the court ruling in favor of the Petito family and the tragic circumstances surrounding Gabby’s death.
