The two stepchildren are claiming the Olympian was "careless and negligent" when he crashed into Howe's Lexus which caused the car to veer into oncoming traffic where she was hit and killed by a Hummer on Feb. 7. The outlet also reported that law enforcement sources have video of the crash that proves Bruce was inattentive behind the wheel.
Interestingly enough, the outlet is also reporting that Howe's stepchildren had almost no relationship with her.
Howe herself had no children and no immediate relatives. However, her husband, who died in 2003, had two children from a previous relationship. Despite claims that the step children and Howe had no relationship, stepchildren do have legal standing to sue for wrongful death even if they are estranged from a stepparent, according to California law.
Howe's stepchildren will not inherit her property. The trust she set up leaves millions to charity and in her will it states that $55k will go to various animal charities, including, PETA, Lange Foundation, PAWS (Performing Animal Welfare Society), Doris Day Animal League and The Elephant Sanctuary of Tennessee.
The Police are still investigating the fatal incident. After the investigation concludes, the file will be sent over to the L.A. County D.A. for possible prosecution, however, there are reports that it's unlikely Bruce will be prosecuted.
Howe's stepchildren will not inherit her property. The trust she set up leaves millions to charity and in her will it states that $55k will go to various animal charities, including, PETA, Lange Foundation, PAWS (Performing Animal Welfare Society), Doris Day Animal League and The Elephant Sanctuary of Tennessee.
The Police are still investigating the fatal incident. After the investigation concludes, the file will be sent over to the L.A. County D.A. for possible prosecution, however, there are reports that it's unlikely Bruce will be prosecuted.
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