Nancy Benoit's Parents File Wrongful Death Lawsuit

The Atlanta-Journal Constitution reports that Paul and Maureen Toffoloni, the parents of Nancy Benoit, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Dr. Phil Astin in U.S. District Court.

Maureen Toffoloni has also filed suit on behalf of the estate of Nancy Benoit and the estate of Daniel Benoit, both of which she controls. The suit seeks financial damages to cover the "full value" of the deceased lives, along with money for pain, suffering and expenses and requests a jury trial.

The suit also includes three unnamed drug distributors.