Parents sue chef Kenneth Law over daughter's suicide linked to poison
- Jeshennia Bedoya Lopez's parents are suing chef Kenneth Law and a hospital after their daughter died by suicide in September 2022.
- The lawsuit claims Law sold a poison online that contributed to Lopez's death, and it also names several doctors from the hospital where she was treated.
- The case highlights the dangers of online access to lethal substances and the need for accountability in such situations.
The parents of Jeshennia Bedoya Lopez, an 18-year-old who died by suicide in September 2022, are suing Canadian chef Kenneth Law and a hospital in Ontario. They allege that Law sold a poison to their daughter through an online store, which they claim was designed to assist vulnerable individuals in committing suicide. The lawsuit also names seven doctors from the hospital where Lopez received mental health treatment, seeking damages for their daughter's death. Law was arrested in May 2022 and charged with aiding and counseling suicide, following a broader investigation into the deaths of 97 individuals in the UK linked to substances sold online. The National Crime Agency in the UK is also probing these deaths, highlighting the serious implications of Law's actions. The case has drawn attention to the ease with which individuals can access lethal substances online, raising concerns about mental health support and the responsibilities of those who sell such products. The parents of Lopez express their hope for accountability, emphasizing that no legal action can bring their daughter back, but they seek justice for the harm caused by Law's alleged actions.