Wrongful death lawsuit claims negligence led to the ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ star’s fatal medical emergency. Allegations of severe negligence and elder abuse form the basis of a civil action filed Friday against the University of California Regents following the death of veteran actor Robert Carradine, as reported by The Wrap. Less than 24 hours after admission, staff members discovered Carradine unresponsive and in cardiac arrest inside his room following a self-harm attempt. The Robert Carradine wrongful death lawsuit details multiple safety violations within the secured psychiatric unit. Family members allege hospital personnel permitted Carradine to enter the locked floor while wearing a belt, violating standard protocols designed to prevent self-harm among high-risk patients.