LA County family files legal claim after fallen tree branch killed their son
The family of the 8-year-old boy killed by a fallen tree branch in the Santa Monica Mountains filed a legal claim alleging negligence against King Gillette Ranch.
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Matthew Rodriguez is a digital producer for CBS Los Angeles. He's previously reported for local outlets like the Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly. Matt typically covers breaking news and crime.
Before starting his professional career, Matt attended Loyola Marymount University where he worked for the school's newspaper, The Loyolan. During his final year of college, Matt interned for the Argonaut and wrote a piece titled 8 Unspoken Rules of Being Homeless in Venice. It was nominated for the L.A. Press Club's Best Feature Award.
The family of the 8-year-old boy killed by a fallen tree branch in the Santa Monica Mountains filed a legal claim alleging negligence against King Gillette Ranch.
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