The family of late NFL quarterback Dwayne Haskins is suing his widow, Kalabrya Haskins, over what they describe as “constant harassment” following his tragic death in April 2022. The lawsuit alleges that Kalabrya has been interfering with the family’s attempts to honor Dwayne’s memory and legacy, including contacting Instagram to have his parents’ accounts disabled and challenging the establishment of the Haskins Family Foundation Inc.
Furthermore, the lawsuit claims that Kalabrya attempted to take a painting of Dwayne that belonged to his parents at a memorial in Maryland. Additionally, she has allegedly refused to provide an accurate accounting of Dwayne’s assets and estate, as well as withholding his ashes from his family.
The estate of the late quarterback reached a “partial settlement” last year with the driver of the truck that struck and killed him, along with the owner and broker of the vehicle. The lawsuit filed by Haskins’ family alleges that the driver was speeding, driving carelessly, and had a cargo load exceeding the legal weight limit at the time of the accident.
According to the Broward County Medical Examiner’s Office, Dwayne Haskins had a blood alcohol level of .20% at the time of his death, along with traces of ketamine and norketamine in his system. His lawyers claim that he was targeted and drugged as part of a conspiracy involving blackmail and robbery, though no criminal charges have been filed in relation to these allegations.
Haskins, a standout at Ohio State University, was a first-round NFL draft pick in 2019 by Washington. After being released by the team, he signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2021 season but did not see any playing time.
The tragic loss of Dwayne Haskins has left his family grieving and seeking closure, but the ongoing legal battles with his widow have only added to their pain. The lawsuit highlights the complexities of dealing with the aftermath of a high-profile tragedy, as well as the challenges faced by families in navigating legal and personal disputes in the wake of a loved one’s death.