Estate of Amanda Bews v. County of Los Angeles
Opinion
trial_court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
Case No. CV 23-9775 PA (JPRx) Date January 19, 2024 Title Estate of Amanda Bews, et al., v. County of Los Angeles, et al.
Present: The Honorable PERCY ANDERSON, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE Kamilla Sali-Suleyman None N/A Deputy Clerk Court Reporter Tape No. Attorneys Present for Plaintiffs: Attorneys Present for Defendants: None None Proceedings: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
The Court has reviewed the Complaint filed by Plaintiffs Estate of Amanda Bews, A.S.R., R.E.H. and Melinda Bettencourt (“Plaintiffs”) against defendants County of Los Angeles, Alex Villanueva, Sean OBrien Henderson, MD, Tri Hong, Rph, (“County Defendants”) and Fresno Cremation Company dba Chapel of Light (“Chapel of Light”) (collectively “Defendants”). Plaintiffs allege that the County Defendants caused the death of Amanda Bews by failing to adequately prevent and treat Ms. Bews’ alcohol and drug withdrawal while she was in Los Angeles County…