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Robert Carradine’s family sues UCLA, claims elder abuse
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· August 10, 2026
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Key takeaway The lawsuit was filed on August 7 and alleges that the university's protocols were not followed, leading to Carradine's death.
A lawsuit has been filed against the University of California, Los Angeles, by the family of actor Robert Carradine. The family claims wrongful death and elder abuse in connection with Carradine's death. The lawsuit was filed on August 7 and alleges that the university's protocols were not followed, leading to Carradine's death.
Carradine had checked into UCLA's Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital due to suicidal ideation and attempted suicide about 19 hours after admission. Further details on the lawsuit and Carradine's death are available from news sources, including The Wrap, USA Today, and TMZ, which have reported on the filing and its allegations.
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Category: local Published: August 10, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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