Sharon Love, Mother Of Yeardley Love, Files $30.5 Million Suit Against George Huguely

Yeardley Love

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- The mother of slain University of Virginia lacrosse player Yeardley Love has filed a $30.5 million lawsuit against the former men's lacrosse player convicted of murdering her daughter.

Huguely, 24, of Chevy Chase, Md., was convicted in February of second-degree murder and grand larceny in Yeardley Love's May 2010 death. A jury has recommended that he serve 26 years in prison. He is scheduled to be sentenced Aug. 30.

Attorneys for Sharon Love and Huguely did not immediately return phone messages left at their offices on Thursday.

Sharon Love, who lives in suburban Maryland, alleges that Huguely "failed to use ordinary care, leading to an accident for which he was responsible that resulted in the injuries and death of Love," according to court documents.

Huguely also "acted with such indifference to Love that his conduct constituted an utter disregard of caution amounting to a complete neglect of safety for Love," the lawsuit said.

MORE: HUGUELY CASE TIMELINE

PHOTOS:

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• George Huguely V was escorted into the Charlottesville Circuit courthouse in Charlottesville, Va., before jurors began deliberating on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Nine hours later, they found the former UVA lacrosse player guilty of second-degree murder in the death of his ex-girlfriend, Yeardley Love.

• Commonwealth Attorney Warner Chapman, navigated the media while arriving at the Charlottesville Circuit courthouse in Charlottesville, Va., for the last day of his prosecution of George Huguely on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Chapman secured a guilty verdict on the charge of second-degree murder in the death of Huguely's ex-girlfriend, Yeardley Love.

• George Huguely

  George Huguely V, right, is escorted by a sheriff's deputy as he arrives for his trial at the Charlottesville Circuit courthouse in Charlottesville, Va., on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. Huguely was accused in the May 2010 slaying of Yeardley Love. The body of the 22-year-old woman was found battered in her apartment bedroom after what prosecutors say was one final, violent encounter with her former boyfriend. Huguely has pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder and other counts.

• GeorgeHuguely V

  Former Virginia lacrosse player and convicted murderer George Huguely V is led to court for his sentencing in Charlottesville, Va., Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. Huguely was sentenced to 26 years in prison for the alcohol-fueled beating death of his ex-girlfriend in 2010. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

• Sharon Love, Lexie

  Sharon Love, left, mother of victim Yardley Love, and her daughter, Lexie, arrive at the Charlottesville Circuit courthouse for the sentencing of George Huguely V in Charlottesville, Va., Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. Huguely was sentenced to 26 years in prison for the alcohol-fueled beating death of his ex-girlfriend in 2010. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

• George Huguely

  In this courtroom sketch, George Huguely V, second from left, and his attorney, Francis McQ. Lawrence listen to Commonwealth Attorney Warner D. Chapman, right, as Judge Edward Hogshire, top right, listens during opening arguments in Huguely's trial at the Charlottesville Circuit Court in Charlottesville, Va, on Feb. 8, 2012. Huguely is on trial for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, fellow University of Virginia senior Yeardley Love.

• Sharon & Lexie Love

  Sharon Love, mother of Yeardley Love, right, and her daughter, Lexie Love, left, leave the Charlottesville Circuit courthouse after another delay in the trial of George Huguely V in Charlottesville, Va., on Feb. 17, 2012. The trial was delayed due to illness of defense attorney Rhonda Quagliana.

• George Huguely IV

  George Huguely IV arrives at the Charlottesville Circuit courthouse for the start of his son's trial in Charlottesville, Va, on Feb. 8, 2012. Huguely was on trial for the murder of fellow University of Virginia senior Yeardley Love.

• Marta Murphy

  Marta Murphy, mother of George Huguely V, arrives at the Charlottesville Circuit courthouse for the start of her son's trial in Charlottesville, Va, on Feb. 8, 2012. Huguely was on trial for the murder of his former girlfriend, fellow University of Virginia senior Yeardley Love.

• Sharon Love, mother of murder victim Yeardley Love, leaves court during a break after opening arguments in the trial of George Huguely V at Charlottesville Circuit Court in Charlottesville, Va. Huguely was on trial for the murder of Yeardley Love, his former girlfriend.

• George Huguely Trial

  Court officials deliver evidence to the Charlottesville Circuit Courthouse for the trial of George Huguely V in Charlottesville, Va., on Feb. 17, 2012. Huguely, 24, of Chevy Chase, Md., was charged with first-degree murder in the May 2010 killing of his sometimes-girlfriend and fellow lacrosse player, Yeardley Love.

• A much skinnier George Huguely enters the court house.

• George Huguely sits with defense attorneys Rhonda Quagliana and Francis Lawrence.

• George Huguely stands before Judge Edward Hogshire, alongside his defense attorneys Rhonda Quagliana and Francis Lawrence.

• George Huguely's mug shot from his arrest in 2010.

• Media vehicles gathered outside the court house.

• Reporters line up to enter the courtroom.

• Yeardley Love and George Huguely, seen in a photo together at a party. The two had dated and since Love's death, UVA has tried to increase awareness of programs available to help those in abusive relationships.

• Yeardley Love was a lacrosse player at UVA.

• GeorgeHuguely V

  Former Virginia lacrosse player and convicted murderer George Huguely V is led to court for his sentencing in Charlottesville, Va., Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. Huguely was sentenced to 26 years in prison for the alcohol-fueled beating death of his ex-girlfriend in 2010. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

• GeorgeHuguely V

  Former Virginia lacrosse player and convicted murderer George Huguely V is led to court for his sentencing in Charlottesville, Va., Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. Huguely was sentenced to 26 years in prison for the alcohol-fueled beating death of his ex-girlfriend in 2010. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

• GeorgeHuguely V

  Defense attorneys for Geroge Huguely V Francis McQ. Lawrence, right, and Rhonda Quagliana, arrive at the Charlottesville Circuit courthouse for the sentencing of Huguely V in Charlottesville, Va., Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. Huguely was sentenced to 26 years in prison for the alcohol-fueled beating death of his ex-girlfriend in 2010. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

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Comments

[thomasearlva]

12:13 PM on 07/14/2012

Seems like it won't do much. If poor or middle class, he'd never pay in full and if rich, could be taken care by others in trust, . . the suit would either be a long term reminder or a long term lock on the hatred. Neither of which brings back her daughter, and keeps him in her life.

[MoscowMoo]

01:57 AM on 05/16/2012

The mother was smart to do this. Yes, the money won't bring her daughter back, but it will prevent Hugely from walking out of prison with a spring in his step and a twinkle in his eye as a millionaire (from his family's fortune) when he's a mere 40 years old (figuring time reductions for good behavior and etc.).

[jwfusco1948]

10:11 PM on 05/15/2012

I suppose the main reason for the lawsuit is to prevent this wild beast from ever having any money in his worthless life, despite his wealthy parents. What he needs to do is kill himself as an expression of remorse. That, unfortunately, seems unlikely as, in addition to being a coward, he probably feels no remorse for his savage act.

[Cactus Cat]

03:58 PM on 05/11/2012

I feel lots of sympathy for the victim's family, but what's the point of this lawsuit? $30 million isn't going to bring their daughter back, and he will never pay a dime of it.

[GlennWatson]

11:10 AM on 05/01/2012

The man has no money.

[Six Gator]

12:17 PM on 05/01/2012

even if he did, they'll never see a dime.

[Moonshi14]

07:30 AM on 05/01/2012

His life is ruined. Good, i not only hope he can't get a job, but also no dates.

[Govt Cheese]

11:47 PM on 05/01/2012

He'll have lots of dates in prison.

[cajnjewel]

12:46 PM on 04/30/2012

Another example of no respect or regard for others. How pitiful.

[Christina Coad]

08:21 AM on 04/29/2012

I'm glad they won, but hows he supposed to pay when he in prison?

[krallfan]

01:07 AM on 05/01/2012

One dish at a time. One mopped floor at a time.

He may have a trust fund that will pay out quicker than his prison jobs however.

[Moonshi14]

07:04 AM on 05/01/2012

ha, thats right!

[Wonder Woman2]

11:14 AM on 05/01/2012

Family inheritance probably will be waiting for him once his 26 years are up.

[nikki717]

06:10 AM on 04/29/2012

Even if they don't collect, I hope they keep up the fight and make their lifes a nightmare.

[lostson]

11:05 PM on 04/28/2012

This spoiled brat won't be so handsome when he get out. But them Mommie & Daddy will take care of him, they must be so proud of their little dream boy now.

[GraceNotes]

05:51 PM on 04/28/2012

Good for her. Hugely could theoretically spend less time in prison than Yeardley spent on Earth.

[Steven Pedullo]

03:06 PM on 04/28/2012

someone blogged on here whats up with lacrosse players? are we talking about the lacrosse players who were wrongly accused of rape at duke unv. athletes like many other people in our society who drink and or abuse drugs will find themselves in trouble and thinking its because of lacrosse or any other sport is pretty dumb. there could be a case made that many athletes in the NFL are getting in trouble but then we would be targeting black athletes and that would not be politically correct

[mother10]

12:06 AM on 04/30/2012

Oh Steven....relax

[sanfran55]

02:44 PM on 04/28/2012

Well, I hope that this legal move will prevent any future profittering of this senseless, brutal murder from this criminal. What a complete waste of 2 young lives - all because this guy couldn't control himself.

[B S Cameron]

02:29 PM on 04/28/2012

Good Luck collecting, the Brown family is still waiting to collect from OJ.

[Fenrir Lokison]

07:33 PM on 04/28/2012

And they should not get anything. I think that Brown verdict was completely idiotic. If the guy did not kill the woman, correction...Was not found to have guilty of Nicole's murder, so the mystery question would be, "How is he guilty of her wrongful death?"

[Caymus77]

08:57 PM on 04/28/2012

The Jury in the civil case disagreed with the verdict in the bungled criminal case against OJ who, BTW, was clearly guilty of murdering his wife.

[cdecisneros]

03:38 PM on 04/29/2012

Civil trials are differenct from criminal trials. IN Criminal cases the stated needs to prove beyone the shadow of reasonialbe double. In Civil cases you only need a preponderance of evidence. The State screwed up the first but the second lawyers in the civil cases did not.

[foodle]

01:33 PM on 04/30/2012

But, you could argue that the financial pressure on OJ led to the events that did put OJ in jail for 33 years (basically a life sentence for a guy his age).

[truthbtoll]

02:19 PM on 04/28/2012

What's up with those Lacrosse players!! what a violent bunch. Is it the sport or the players?

[Phoebe917]

03:12 PM on 04/28/2012

it is not the sport. both of my kids played lacrosse, in high school and one in college. however, as alot of lacrosse players come from affluent backgrounds and they do tend to think they are above the normal rules of behavior. i've seen it countless times when our public school played private schools. in college it is pretty much the same deal. but i lay blame on the parents who raised these self centered cretins.

[SDRobo]

03:30 PM on 04/28/2012

yeah it's the sport you goof

[SimianNation]

04:17 PM on 04/28/2012

You really have to wonder about people sometimes.....