ER Star's Family Vanessa Marquez Lays $ 20 Million in Claim for Wrongful Death

Vanessa MarquezThe family of Sas wants more answers regarding the death of the actress.

E! The news can confirm the ER The star's mother has filed $ 20 million of wrongful death suits against South Pasadena.

According to court documents obtained by E! News, the plaintiffs alleged that the police had "overreacted and used excessive and unreasonable force by firing at Ms. Marquez, Ms. Marquez died as a result of the shooting."

Vanessa's family also claimed that the officers "were negligent in the events that preceded the shooting and during and after the shooting."

"I can confirm that the city has received the complaint," said South Pasadena government spokesman John Pope in a statement to Deadline. "The officer involved in the shooting is currently under investigation by two independent entities, the Sheriff's Department and the Attorney General's Office." We will not comment until we what the results of the investigation are completed. "

The complaint, which precedes a lawsuit, alleges wrongdoing, negligence, unlawful entry, wrongful arrest and imprisonment, wrongful death, negligent training, etc.

In August 2018, officers conducted a welfare audit of a resident with perhaps a health problem. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, "the officers learned that she may be suffering from mental health problems, became uncooperative and did not seem able to take care of herself." herself".

"She then armed with a handgun and pointed it at the officers, and a shooting involving an officer took place," the statement said.

Following the altercation, the suspect was taken to a local hospital where her death was pronounced.

"We think our officers have acted appropriately in tragic circumstances," said the city manager in a previous statement. "We support and accompany our officers throughout this investigation and believe that the facts will show that our officers, accompanied by a mental health professional, have made every effort to resolve the situation peacefully before that the use of lethal force becomes necessary. "

Vanessa is best known for her role as nurse Wendy Goldman at the 90s show ER. She had other roles in prominent films like Standing and delivering.