Naya Rivera Family Sues Ventura County
JAKARTA - The family of the late actress Naya Rivera has sued Ventura County, where Lake Piru is located. Josey's father, Ryan Dorsey and Naya's manager think local authorities do not protect tourists who visit there.
Launching Variety today, November 19, they sued because Ventura County and Lake Piru management did not warn visitors of the possible dangers as well as the equipment being rented.
Naya Rivera disappeared on Wednesday, July 8. Just then the Ventura Police find Rivera's son Josey alone on the boat they chartered.
A week later, the body confirmed to be Naya Rivera was found. No indication of suicide or play.
Ryan Dorsey and manager Naya Rivera said there were no warning signs on Lake Piru regarding strong winds and strong currents. The ship that Naya chartered also did not have a buoy, anchor, rope, or ladder.
In addition, they also said that many deaths occurred in Lake Piru, as many as 26 cases since opening.
“When Naya and Josey swam, their boat started to get carried away by the wind and currents. Josey who approached managed to return to the ship and ventured on the boat in the current and wind, ”said lawyer Amjad Khan.
“Josey knew Naya was still in the water and heard her cry, 'Help! Please!' while struggling to get back on board and trying not to sink. "
“Josey is looking for a rope so that his mother can return to the ship. Josey looked at the water and saw that Naya had disappeared. Josey screamed for help and cried alone on the ship until he was found an hour later by the PMC ship. "
Naya Rivera is an actress best known for her role as Santana Lopez in the television series Glee. He died at the age of 33.