The parents of Corey La Barrie are suing Ink Masterâs Daniel Silva following the YouTube starâs tragic death.
According to Entertainment Tonight, Coreyâs parents have filed a lawsuit against Silva and his company, Daniel Silva Tattoos, claiming the tattoo artistâs negligence was the âproximate causeâ of Coreyâs death. As fans know, Silva had been driving the vehicle that was involved in the May 10 car accident that took the 25-year-old internet starâs life.
In court documents obtained by the outlet, Coreyâs parents are seeking compensatory damages, costs of suit and pre-judgment and post-judgment interest in addition to any fair and equitable relief.
Paperwork indicates Simon La Barrie and Lissa Burton accusing Silva of "driving the vehicle at an extremely high speed unreasonable for the condition and in violation of California law," adding that he "failed to use reasonable care" behind the wheel. Coreyâs parents also accused the 26-year-old of being "intoxicated by alcohol and/or other unknown substances," allegedly provided by Silva's tattoo company.
Silva was arrested on murder charges on May 11 in connection with Coreyâs death. As previously reported, Silva had been driving his car with Corey as a passenger sometime after 9:30 p.m. in Los Angelesâ Valley Village district before he reportedly lost control of the vehicle, ran off the road, and collided with a stop sign and a tree. Corey, who was celebrating his 25th birthday that evening, was pronounced dead after being transported to the hospital.
According to ET, Coreyâs parentsâ case against Silva is set for a preliminary hearing on June 30. If convicted, Silva faces a maximum sentence of 15 years to life in state prison.
Photo: Instagram/Daniel Silva & Corey La Barrie