{"id":167093,"date":"2026-03-20T23:13:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T23:13:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=167093"},"modified":"2026-03-20T23:13:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T23:13:46","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8breaking-news-brett-gardner-sues-hotel-over-sons-monoxide-poisoning-death-a-heartbreaking-legal-battle-begins-as-the-former-yankees-star-seeks-justice-for-his-tragic-loss-the","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=167093","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8BREAKING NEWS: BRETT GARDNER SUES HOTEL OVER SON’S MONOXIDE POISONING DEATH \u2013 A HEARTBREAKING LEGAL BATTLE BEGINS AS THE FORMER YANKEES STAR SEEKS JUSTICE FOR HIS TRAGIC LOSS! The emotional lawsuit claims negligence on the part of the hotel that led to the untimely death of Gardner’s young son. Fans and the public alike are rallying in support of the grieving father\u2019s quest for accountability."},"content":{"rendered":"

Former New York Yankees athlete Brett Gardner and his wife, Jessica Gardner, filed a lawsuit against Costa Rica\u2019s Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort for the wrongful death of their son, Us Weekly <\/i>can confirm.<\/p>\n

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\u201cMotley Rice LLC filed a lawsuit today on behalf of a family following the tragic and preventable death of their teenage son due to carbon monoxide poisoning,\u201d a Friday, March 20, press release from the couple\u2019s lawyer reads. \u201cThe teen, identified in the filing as MMG, died while vacationing with his parents, Brett and Jessica Gardner, and his older brother, identified as HG, at the Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort in Costa Rica.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brett, 42, announced in March 2025 that his son Miller died after \u201cfalling ill\u201d on the family\u2019s vacation. (Brett and Jessica also share son Hunter.)<\/p>\n

\u201cWith heavy hearts, we are saddened to announce the passing of our youngest son, Miller. He was 14 years old and has left us far too soon after falling ill along with several other family members while on vacation,\u201d a statement read at the time. \u201cWe have so many questions and so few answers at this point, but we do know that he passed away peacefully in his sleep.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Brett and Jessica added, \u201cMiller was a beloved son and brother and we cannot yet comprehend our life without his infectious smile. He loved football, baseball, golf, hunting, fishing, his family and his friends. He lived life to the fullest every single day.\u201d<\/p>\n

Local Costa Rican officials confirmed later that month that Miller died after exposure to carbon monoxide in his hotel room.<\/p>\n

The Arenas Del Mar also released a statement after Miller\u2019s death.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are deeply saddened by this loss, and our hearts go out to the family during this incredibly difficult time,\u201d a statement from the resort read. \u201cThe factors that led to this tragic incident are unknown, and we are fully cooperating with authorities as they investigate. We remain committed to supporting our guests and staff, prioritizing their well-being and safety, while respecting the privacy of those affected.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nearly one year after Miller\u2019s death, Brett and Jessica are seeking damages from the hotel for gross negligence, wrongful death, emotional distress, vicarious liability, breach of warranty and loss of filial consortium in court documents obtained by Us.<\/i><\/i><\/p>\n

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\u201cThis has been the most excruciating year for our family,\u201d Brett said in a statement released via his attorney\u2019s press release. \u201cWe felt all along that this tragedy could have been prevented, and the preliminary investigation reports confirmed our beliefs.\u201d<\/p>\n

The former athlete\u2019s statement added, \u201cWe are committed to raising awareness and pursuing meaningful change. Our hope and prayer is that by taking this stand for accountability, we can help prevent another family from suffering from such a tragedy.\u201d<\/p>\n

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In the court documents, Brett and Jessica claim the hotel is responsible for Miller\u2019s death by failing \u201cto comply with basic safety standards\u201d on the property.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOther guests of the hotel suffered similar injuries when staying in the same guest rooms,\u201d the docs state. \u201cEven after learning of these dangerous conditions, [the hotel] failed to remedy these dangerous conditions, thereby unnecessarily causing the death of [Miller] and [the couple\u2019s] injuries.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Arenas Del Mar has not responded to the Gardners\u2019 lawsuit. Us <\/i>reached out for comment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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