Trending Now - Brett Gardner's Family Sues Costa Rica Resort Over Death

WHO:

Brett Gardner, former New York Yankees outfielder

Miller Gardner, Brett Gardner's 14-year-old son

Jessica Gardner, Brett Gardner's wife

Michael Eisner, attorney for the Gardner family

David Callan, director and president of the companies named in the lawsuit

R. Scott Williams, secretary of the companies named in the lawsuit

Motley Rice LLC, law firm representing the Gardner family

WHAT:

The Gardner family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the owners and operators of the Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort.

Miller Gardner died on March 21, 2025, from carbon monoxide poisoning.

The lawsuit alleges gross negligence, wrongful death, emotional distress, vicarious liability, breach of warranty, and loss of filial consortium.

The lawsuit claims that the resort failed to comply with basic safety standards and did not have carbon monoxide monitors in the mechanical room or guest rooms.

Miller Gardner's carboxyhemoglobin saturation level was tested at 64%, which is considered lethal when exceeding 50%.

The family is seeking damages for wrongful death and other causes of action.

WHERE:

Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort, Costa Rica

Pennsylvania, where the lawsuit was filed

WHEN:

The lawsuit was filed on March 20, 2026.

Miller Gardner died on March 21, 2025.

The cause of death was ruled as carbon monoxide poisoning on April 3, 2025.

Authorities raided the resort in September 2025.

WHY:

The Gardner family believes the tragedy could have been prevented and that the resort failed to implement necessary safety measures.

The family's attorney stated that documents show the resort was warned about safety issues.

HOW:

The lawsuit claims that carbon monoxide emitted from a gas water heater due to improper placement and lack of ventilation led to Miller Gardner's death.

The family suffered severe illness overnight, with Brett Gardner experiencing severe vomiting and paralysis, while Jessica Gardner was cold, nauseous, and disoriented.

(UPDATED March 20, 2026 21:09 UTC)

The Gardner family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the owners and operators of the Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort in Costa Rica, following the tragic death of 14-year-old Miller Gardner from carbon monoxide poisoning last March. The lawsuit alleges gross negligence, claiming the resort failed to comply with basic safety standards, including the absence of carbon monoxide monitors, and seeks damages for wrongful death and emotional distress. Miller's carboxyhemoglobin saturation level was tested at a lethal 64%, and the family's attorney noted that the resort had been warned about safety issues prior to the incident.