Casey Kasem's family has settled dueling lawsuits alleging that the radio personality was badly mistreated before his death in 2014 at age 82. Both sides filed a joint request in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit brought by three of Kasem's children and his brother against his widow, Jean. The lawsuit alleged that Jean Kasem's neglect and physical abuse led to the longtime "American Top 40" host's death. Jean Kasem and another daughter had filed a countersuit making similar allegations against the other children and Kasem's brother. NO EVIDENCE OF CRIME IN CASEY KASEM'S DEATH, POLICE SAYThe suit further alleged that “Casey's early death occurred as a direct and proximate result of Jean's neglect and physical abuse."

Source: Fox News December 04, 2019 03:00 UTC