A message from Gabby Petito’s father a year after her body was found
Earlier this year, Gabby’s parents filed a civil lawsuit against Laundries, alleging in court documents that they knew Brian killed their daughter before her body was discovered, keeping her whereabouts a secret. him after reporting him missing and was “making arrangements for him to leave town.”
Brian’s parents filed to dismiss the civil suit, however, in June, a judge dismissed the motion. Laundromat’s Attorney, Steven Bertolino, later said in a statement to E! News that they are “disappointed” with the decision and “will continue to use all available legal means to protect their interests.”
Gabby’s mother, Nichole Schmidt, has since filed a separate wrongful suit against Brian’s estate manager, seeking $30,000 in damages. No test date has been set.
The Laundries’ attorney told E! News that the lawsuit was “absolutely expected.”
“This lawsuit most likely won’t be defended and Petitos will get nothing more than a piece of paper telling them what everyone already knows,” Steven said on May 6, “that Brian should be held accountable.” responsible for Gabby’s death as indicated by the FBI.”