Family of Officer O'Keefe Files Wrongful Death Suit

The family of Boston police officer John O’Keefe has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against his girlfriend, Karen Read, claiming she caused his death by driving drunk in January 2022. The suit, filed in Plymouth County Superior Court, alleges gross negligence on Read's part, asserting that she struck O’Keefe with her SUV after consuming alcohol at two local bars and left him to die in severe weather conditions. The lawsuit also names CF McCarthy's and Waterfall Bar & Grille, accusing them of serving Read alcohol when she was already intoxicated. Read's criminal trial ended in a hung jury, and a retrial is scheduled for January. The ongoing legal battles have drawn significant media attention, highlighting allegations of police misconduct and a deteriorating relationship between Read and O’Keefe. The family seeks compensatory and punitive damages for their loss.