Robert Carradine’s Family Is Suing UCLA for Wrongful Death
Vulture • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Robert Carradine, known for Lizzie McGuire and Revenge of the Nerds, died by suicide in February, prompting his family to sue UCLA’s psychiatric unit for wrongful death and elder abuse.
- The lawsuit alleges UCLA failed to confiscate Carradine’s belt upon admission and did not follow other safety protocols, despite his active suicidal thoughts and history of suicide attempts.
- The family claims Carradine’s room contained unsafe furniture and that staff did not conduct regular checks, leading to Carradine self-harming and suffering an anoxic brain injury before his death.
- The legal filing asserts UCLA had the knowledge and means to prevent the tragedy but took shortcuts with critical safeguards designed to protect Carradine’s life.
- If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.
