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Families Of Men On Jose Fernandez’s Boat Sue Pitcher’s Estate

MIAMI (CBSMiami) — The parents of the two other victims killed when Jose Fernandez’s boat crashed near Government Cut are suing the late pitcher’s estate for $2 million each.

Marlins Ace Jose Fernandez and two friends killed in boating crash along Government Cut on September 26, 2016. Fernandez’s boat could be seen upside down. (Source: CBS4)

According to the Sun Sentinel, the families of Emilio Macias, 27, and Eduardo Rivero, 25, have filed personal injury and negligence lawsuits in their deaths on September 25, 2016.

A final report by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, which investigates boating accidents, is still pending.