Brittany Murphy's mother launches new lawsuit two years after daughter's death insisting she was killed by toxic mould
By Laura Schreffler
Brittany Murphy's mother is determined to prove that her daughter didn't die of natural causes.
In 2010, Los Angeles Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter stated that the actress' causes of death were acute pneumonia, severe anemia and multiple drug intoxication.
However, Sharon Murphy insists that both Brittany and husband Simon Monjack were killed by the toxic mold growing in their Hollywood home.
The way she was: Brittany Murphy died at the age of 32 from natural causes
TMZ.com reports that Sharon is blaming the people who built the house for the mold that caused the couple's illnesses.
She has filed a new lawsuit against her former lawyers for legal malpractice.
The Clueless actress' mother alleges she was misled by her lawyers and tricked into giving up her rights to sue the builders for wrongful death.
Personal champion: Brittany Murphy's mother Sharon has filed a
lawsuit against her former lawyersAccording to the website, Sharon is saying that her legal team convinced her to accept a settlement offer for the construction problems.
She adds that she was never told the full terms of the settlement stated that she would never be able to sue the builders for their part in her daughter's death.
She is seeking to win what she would have gained financially in a wrongful death suit as well as other damages.
Til death do us part: Brittany and husband Simon Monjack died five months apartTomorrow will mark the two-year anniversary of Brittany's passing at the age of 32.
It was speculated at the time that the starlet's death was drug or eating disorder related.
However, it was found that, in addition to the natural causes listed, she had been taking a cocktail of over-the-counter and prescription medicines meant to treat cold or respiratory infections.
Her husband passed away in their home nearly five months to the day after Brittany's own death.
Famous films: Murphy was famous for movies like Clueless
By Laura Schreffler
Brittany Murphy's mother is determined to prove that her daughter didn't die of natural causes.
In 2010, Los Angeles Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter stated that the actress' causes of death were acute pneumonia, severe anemia and multiple drug intoxication.
However, Sharon Murphy insists that both Brittany and husband Simon Monjack were killed by the toxic mold growing in their Hollywood home.
The way she was: Brittany Murphy died at the age of 32 from natural causes
TMZ.com reports that Sharon is blaming the people who built the house for the mold that caused the couple's illnesses.
She has filed a new lawsuit against her former lawyers for legal malpractice.
The Clueless actress' mother alleges she was misled by her lawyers and tricked into giving up her rights to sue the builders for wrongful death.
Personal champion: Brittany Murphy's mother Sharon has filed a
lawsuit against her former lawyers
She adds that she was never told the full terms of the settlement stated that she would never be able to sue the builders for their part in her daughter's death.
She is seeking to win what she would have gained financially in a wrongful death suit as well as other damages.
Til death do us part: Brittany and husband Simon Monjack died five months apart
It was speculated at the time that the starlet's death was drug or eating disorder related.
However, it was found that, in addition to the natural causes listed, she had been taking a cocktail of over-the-counter and prescription medicines meant to treat cold or respiratory infections.
Her husband passed away in their home nearly five months to the day after Brittany's own death.
Famous films: Murphy was famous for movies like Clueless