Attorneys for the Skaggs’ family allege that Kay provided Skaggs with the drugs he ingested the night of his death. During a series of pretrial court hearings a few days before jury selection, both sides have hinted at arguments that would challenge portions of the public narrative of Skaggs’ death. Weeks after Skaggs’ death, hundreds filled a Santa Monica church to pay tribute to his memory. During Kay’s criminal trial, four former Angels players — Matt Harvey, Mike Morin, Cam Bedrosian and C.J. While his conviction may loom large in the upcoming civil trial, Kay himself is not expected to play a role in the legal proceedings.