Alex Murdaugh's surviving son might soon be free of the lawsuit prosecutors believe was a factor in the murders of his mom and younger brother. The wrongful death lawsuit threatening the Murdaugh clan with financial disaster was filed by the family of Mallory Beach.
She was thrown from the boat driven by Paul Murdaugh when it crashed into a bridge piling returning from an all-night party in 2019. Paul Murdaugh was charged with boating-under-the-influence, his blood alcohol level three times the legal limit .
It was determined that Paul was using his older brother Buster's ID to buy the alcohol. The Beach family's attorney now confirms a closed door settlement awaiting court approval will release Buster Murdaugh and the estate of Maggie Murdaugh from the lawsuit.
More than half a million dollars will be distributed from claims against the Palmetto State Bank where Alex Murdaugh was once a very prominent customer.
Murdaugh's trial for the murders of his wife and younger son begins on January 23rd.