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Estate of Amanda Bews, by and through its successors-in-interest A.S.R., by and through her guardian ad litem Deanna Costa Stevenson and R.E.H., by and through his guardian ad litem Robert Hamby; Melinda Bettencourt, individually v. County of Los Angeles; Alex Villanueva in his official capacity; Sean Obrien Henderson, M.D., in his individual capacity; Tri Hong, RPh in his individual capacity; Fresno Cremation Company d/b/a Chapel of the Light; Defendant Chapel of the Light Does 1-10 in their individual capacities; Deputy Does 1-20 in their individual capacities; Deputy Supervisor Does 1-10, in their individual capacities; Medical Provider Does 1-20 in their individual capacities; Medical Examiner-Coroner Does 1-15 in their individual capacities

Published: Mar. 20, 2026 | Result Date: Feb. 3, 2026 | Filing Date: May 3, 2024 |

Case number: 24CMCV00666 Settlement –  $400,000

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