Jury selection is expected to conclude Monday, followed by opening statements, in the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the widow and parents of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs.

On Friday, a six-man and six-woman panel was sworn in. Later Monday a panel of six alternates will be picked to serve as replacements if needed during the expected two-month trial.

Skaggs’ widow, Carli, filed the lawsuit along with his parents, Debbie Hetman and Darrell Skaggs, against Angels Baseball, alleging wrongful death revolving around the narcotics the 27-year-old received from communications director Eric Kay, who was convicted of federal drug charges and sentenced to 22 years in prison.

The plaintiffs allege negligence in the way the team supervised Kay and kept him on the payroll. The defendants

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