Family of woman killed by tandem float during 2020 Nyx parade files wrongful death suit Share Updated: 4:50 PM CST Feb 19, 2021 WDSU Digital Team Share Updated: 4:50 PM CST Feb 19, 2021
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Show Transcript GINA: WELCOME BACK. MORE LEGAL TROUBLES FOR THE MYSTIC KREWE OF MAKES. THE FAMILY OF A WOMAN KILLED LAST YEAR FILED A WRONGFUL DEATH LAWSUIT. THE HUSBAND AND FATHER ARE SUING THEM. THE CAPTAIN, THE FLOAT BUILDER, AND THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS. SHE DIED DURING THE 2020 NYX PARADE WHEN SHE TRIED TO CROSS BETWEEN SECTIONS OF THE TANDEM HOPE. THE DRIVER IS A DEFENDANT. LEA FACES A LAWSUIT FROM FIVE FORMER MEMBERS WHO SAID SHE USED KREWE DUES TO SUPPORT HER LAVISH LIFESTYLE. OTHER MEMBERS ARE SUING TO GET MEMBERSHIP FEES BACK AFTER THE CONTROVERSIAL ALL LIVES MATT