Todd Meadows‘ family is reportedly ready to file a lawsuit for wrongful death after the 25-year-old deckhand died at sea in a boating accident while filming for Deadliest Catch.
According to TMZ, which reviewed new legal documents filed by Meadows’ family, they have sought legal counsel in preparation for a suit, with the proposed defendants as yet unknown.
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