Will Smith’s wife files wrongful death lawsuit against Cardell Hayes
 

The second phase of legal action arising from the shooting death of Saints defensive end Will Smith has begun.

Cardell Hayes, already convicted of manslaughter in connection with the incident that left Smith dead and his wife shot in the leg, has been sued by Will Smith’s estate and by Raquel Smith. The lawsuit also names the insurance companies providing coverage to the cars that Hayes and Will Smith were driving.

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Re: Will Smith’s wife files wrongful death lawsuit against Cardell Hayes
 

Will Smith was under the influence and claimed to be going for his gun which was found in his vehicle. I wonder if he (Will Smith)was the normal Joe IF the stand your ground would've been up held.

Very curious on what will happen in Joe McKnight trial

Re: Will Smith’s wife files wrongful death lawsuit against Cardell Hayes
 

Wasn't it proven that Will Smith's gun never left the console during the trial? Doesn't really matter; Hayes got convicted...

Re: Will Smith’s wife files wrongful death lawsuit against Cardell Hayes
 

What is the purpose of such a lawsuit?

Re: Will Smith’s wife files wrongful death lawsuit against Cardell Hayes
 

So she can get paid?!

Re: Will Smith’s wife files wrongful death lawsuit against Cardell Hayes
 

Apparently. Civil suits are about money or restitution not punishment from what I understand.