Chris’ family sues doctor

Family members of Chris Cornell sued a doctor they say overprescribed drugs to the singer, leading to his death. Cornell’s widow, Vicky Cornell, and their children are plaintiffs alleging that prescription drugs, especially lorazepam, led to erratic behaviour from the Soundgarden frontman before his death in 2017.

Coroner’s investigators ruled Cornell’s death a suicide by hanging. Toxicology tests showed the presence of Ativan along with barbiturates, and a decongestant. But the autopsy report said the drugs were not a cause of death. The lawsuit says the doctor knew Cornell had a history of substance abuse.