Quick take: Court TV reports the Utah Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments on March 4 in the Petito family’s appeal after a wrongful-death lawsuit against Moab police was dismissed under Utah’s governmental immunity framework.
What’s confirmed (per the report)
- Oral arguments are scheduled for March 4.
- The Petito family is appealing the dismissal of their wrongful-death lawsuit against the Moab Police Department and certain officers (dismissed in November 2024 under governmental immunity).
- The underlying dispute stems from a 2021 Moab police interaction with Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie.
Why this matters
- This hearing could clarify questions around municipal liability and wrongful-death claims in the context of police conduct.
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