Critics in an online Reddit chat room took issue with not only the demand, but the way it was delivered. "I have tried to be as neutral as possible, but giving notice of intent to sue on the day of his funeral is just, ick. Not a good look for the parents and attorney," one person wrote, as another agreed, "It's classless. Not mourning and instead sending legal notice of a lawsuit is just a truly abhorrent action." While one lamented, "It's really, really hard not to believe that this family is just trying to profit off of the death of their son.