A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed over the drowning of Glee star Naya Rivera, who died this summer while boating with her 4-year-old son on a California lake. The suit, filed Tuesday, blames Ventura County and managers of Lake Piru for her accidental death on July 8 at the lake northwest of Los Angeles. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office said Rivera's body was most likely trapped in thick vegetation underwater for several days before floating to the top. WATCH | Glee star Naya Rivera found dead in California lake, authorities say:Glee star Naya Rivera found dead in California lake, authorities say News Video 1:17 Authorities in Ventura County, Calif., say they believe Glee star Naya Rivera drowned during a boating trip with her four-year-old son on Lake Piru. A call seeking comment from Ventura County wasn't immediately returned Wednesday night.

Source: CBC News November 19, 2020 16:52 UTC