Joan Rivers Civil Case is Settled

The case had been filed by Melissa Rivers against the doctors that had operated on Rivers. Jeffrey Bloom, River’s attorney has confirmed that the case has been settled. However, the terms of the settlement are confidential. Rivers suffered fatal Brain damage in 2014 during a routine medical procedure at Yorkville Endoscopy.

Melissa Rivers speaks out about how this case has allowed her to put legal matters behind.

"In accepting this settlement, I am able to put the legal aspects of my mother's death behind me and ensure that those culpable for her death have accepted responsibility for their actions quickly and without equivocation.” -Melissa Rivers

-Jasmine Deloatch