Wrongful death claim for ex-rugby player killed in Hawaii

The wrongful death lawsuit over the killing of former South African rugby player Lindani Myeni is set to take place in 2025. A Cape Argus report says Myeni was shot dead by police in Hawaii in April 2021. The former player was shot four times after police responded to a 911 distress call. Myeni’s widow, Lindsay Myeni, filed a wrongful death lawsuit following his death. A decision on a possible $1.4m settlement was expected to be decided on this month, after a full council hearing held last month fell flat. The Myeni family lawyer, Jim Bickerton, explained that if the family goes to a jury and they prevail, the damages cost would be much higher than the settlement. Honolulu police denied abusing their power or that their response to Myeni was racially motivated.