Civil Liability

The civil trial found Jason Carter liable for the death despite the criminal acquittal.

1. Stith v. Sutherland et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (California, Los Angeles County Superior Court) (February 25, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Emily Stith (widow of David Stith); Defendants: Mark Sutherland, Thomas Reed, and Lisa Howard
4. Case Tags: Murder;Wrongful Death;Civil Liability;Punitive Damages