Bob Saget’s family aims to block death investigation records from being released with lawsuit

Peter Sblendorio

Bob Saget’s family says publicly releasing parts of the late comedian’s death investigation would cause “irreparable harm” to his loved ones.

A lawsuit filed in Florida on Tuesday by Saget’s widow and three children aims to prevent details from the “Full House” star’s autopsy, photographs, and audio and video recordings from being made public.

Bob Saget
Bob Saget


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Saget was found dead in his Orlando hotel room on Jan. 9 at age 65. His family said last week that officials determined Saget died from head trauma, with an Orlando medical examiner later saying Saget’s death was accidental.

“His injuries were most likely incurred from an unwitnessed fall,” Medical Examiner Joshua Stephany said in a statement.

The new lawsuit, which was viewed by the Daily News, was filed by Kelly Rizzo, who married Saget in 2018, and the comedian’s three daughters from his first marriage to Sherri Kramer.

The filing names the Orange County Sheriff in Florida, as well as the District Nine Medical Examiner’s office in Orange County.

Bob Saget, beloved actor, host and stand-up comic, was found dead on Jan. 9, 2022. He was 65. Take a look back at life and career to remember America's funniest and sweetest sitcom dad. Pictured, Bob Saget performs at the "Boys Night Out" comedy benefit at The Laugh Factory hosted by talk radio host Tom Leykis on Oct. 11, 2001, in Hollywood, Calif. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the September 11 relief efforts.
Actors Bob Dishy, Richard Pryor and Bob Saget are pictured during a scene from the movie "Critical Condition," which was released on June 16, 1987.
Actors Bob Dishy, Richard Pryor and Bob Saget are pictured during a scene from the movie "Critical Condition," which was released on June 16, 1987.
Host Bob Saget is seen during an episode of "America's Funniest Home Videos," in which hilarious events captured by camcorders were viewed by the studio audience and voted as the best for cash prizes, on March 5, 1990.
Host Bob Saget is seen during an episode of "America's Funniest Home Videos," in which hilarious events captured by camcorders were viewed by the studio audience and voted as the best for cash prizes, on March 5, 1990.
Pictured, from left: Danny (Bob Saget), Kimmy (Andrea Barber), D.J. (Candace Cameron), Jesse and Becky (John Stamos and Lori Loughlin, holding twin sons Nicky and Alex, played by twins Blake/Dylan Tuomy-Wilhoit), Comet (dog), Joey (Dave Coulier), Michelle (Mary Kate/Ashley Olsen) and Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin) watched Jesse's video on MTV during an episode of "Full House" Season 5 on May 12, 1992.
Actor Bob Saget performs at the 20th Anniversary Starlight Children's Foundation Gala on May 10, 2003, in Hollywood, Calif.
Actor Bob Saget performs at the 20th Anniversary Starlight Children's Foundation Gala on May 10, 2003, in Hollywood, Calif.
Comedian Bob Saget attends the Four Paws For A Cure dog walk at the La Brea Tar Pits on Sept. 14, 2003, in Los Angeles, Calif. The event benefits the National Childhood Cancer Foundation.
Comedian Bob Saget attends the Four Paws For A Cure dog walk at the La Brea Tar Pits on Sept. 14, 2003, in Los Angeles, Calif. The event benefits the National Childhood Cancer Foundation.
Comedian Bob Saget performs onstage at the Much Love Animal Rescue Second Annual Comedy Charity Event on July 29, 2003, at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood, Calif.
Comedian Bob Saget performs onstage at the Much Love Animal Rescue Second Annual Comedy Charity Event on July 29, 2003, at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood, Calif.
Actors Mary-Kate Olsen, Bob Saget and Ashley Olsen attend the Los Angeles premiere of the Warner Brothers film "New York Minute" on May 1, 2004, at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, Calif.
Actors Mary-Kate Olsen, Bob Saget and Ashley Olsen attend the Los Angeles premiere of the Warner Brothers film "New York Minute" on May 1, 2004, at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, Calif.
Comedian/host Bob Saget and Mickey Mouse perform during the "The Salvation Army/Disneyland Thanksgiving Eve Dinner" at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Nov. 24, 2004, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Comedian/host Bob Saget and Mickey Mouse perform during the "The Salvation Army/Disneyland Thanksgiving Eve Dinner" at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Nov. 24, 2004, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Actors John Stamos and Bob Saget arrive at the Los Angeles premiere of the "The Aristocrats" at The Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, Calif. on July 20, 2005.
Actors John Stamos and Bob Saget arrive at the Los Angeles premiere of the "The Aristocrats" at The Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, Calif. on July 20, 2005.
Actors Bob Saget and Jamie Kennedy pose at the after-party for the Los Angeles premiere of "Kickin' It Old Skool" at the Music Box on April 25, 2007, in Hollywood, Calif.
Actors Bob Saget and Jamie Kennedy pose at the after-party for the Los Angeles premiere of "Kickin' It Old Skool" at the Music Box on April 25, 2007, in Hollywood, Calif.
Tony award-winner Bob Martin, right, interacts on stage with Bob Saget, left, during a free performance as cast members from dozens of Broadway shows celebrate the return to the theater following an end to the 19-day strike by stagehands and producers on Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, in New York.
Tony award-winner Bob Martin, right, interacts on stage with Bob Saget, left, during a free performance as cast members from dozens of Broadway shows celebrate the return to the theater following an end to the 19-day strike by stagehands and producers on Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, in New York.
Actor/comedian Bob Saget is all smiles on stage at the "Comedy Central Roast Of Bob Saget" on the Warner Brothers Lot on Aug. 3, 2008, in Burbank, Calif.
Actor/comedian Bob Saget is all smiles on stage at the "Comedy Central Roast Of Bob Saget" on the Warner Brothers Lot on Aug. 3, 2008, in Burbank, Calif.
Actor and comedian Bob Saget performs at the ShakesBEER Kegger fundraiser event in Malibu, Calif. on Saturday, May 23, 2009. Proceeds from the event will support the Los Angeles Shakespeare Festival.
Actor and comedian Bob Saget performs at the ShakesBEER Kegger fundraiser event in Malibu, Calif. on Saturday, May 23, 2009. Proceeds from the event will support the Los Angeles Shakespeare Festival.
Comedian Bob Saget (L) speaks during John Stamos' induction ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Nov. 16, 2009, in Hollywood, Calif.
Comedian Bob Saget (L) speaks during John Stamos' induction ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Nov. 16, 2009, in Hollywood, Calif.
"Full House" co-stars John Stamos, left, Dave Coulier and Bob Saget reunite on set for a Dannon Oikos Greek Yogurt commercial during the Super Bowl in 2014.
"Full House" co-stars John Stamos, left, Dave Coulier and Bob Saget reunite on set for a Dannon Oikos Greek Yogurt commercial during the Super Bowl in 2014.
(L-R) Dave Coulier, John Stamos and Bob Saget show the lighter side of the game with Dannon Oikos on Jan. 29, 2014, in New York City.
(L-R) Dave Coulier, John Stamos and Bob Saget show the lighter side of the game with Dannon Oikos on Jan. 29, 2014, in New York City.
Actor Bob Saget and host Jerry Seinfeld attend the Inaugural Los Angeles Fatherhood Lunch to Benefit Baby Buggy hosted by Jerry Seinfeld at The Palm Restaurant on March 4, 2015, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Actor Bob Saget and host Jerry Seinfeld attend the Inaugural Los Angeles Fatherhood Lunch to Benefit Baby Buggy hosted by Jerry Seinfeld at The Palm Restaurant on March 4, 2015, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
(L-R) Actors Bob Saget, John Stamos and Dave Coulier attend the premiere of Netflix's "Fuller House" at Pacific Theatres at The Grove on Feb. 16, 2016, in Los Angeles, Calif.
(L-R) Actors Bob Saget, John Stamos and Dave Coulier attend the premiere of Netflix's "Fuller House" at Pacific Theatres at The Grove on Feb. 16, 2016, in Los Angeles, Calif.
In this photo provided by Disney Parks, actor and television personality Bob Saget and daughter Jennifer Belle Saget meet Lightning McQueen in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif. on March 19, 2016.
In this photo provided by Disney Parks, actor and television personality Bob Saget and daughter Jennifer Belle Saget meet Lightning McQueen in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif. on March 19, 2016.
Aubrey Saget, from left, Bob Saget and Lara Saget attend the 30th annual Scleroderma Foundation Benefit at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Friday, June 16, 2017, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Aubrey Saget, from left, Bob Saget and Lara Saget attend the 30th annual Scleroderma Foundation Benefit at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Friday, June 16, 2017, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Bob Saget (L) and Gilbert Gottfried speak onstage during the Scleroderma Research Foundation's 30th Anniversary Cool Comedy - Hot Cuisine at Caroline's Comedy Club on Dec. 5, 2017, in New York City.
Bob Saget (L) and Gilbert Gottfried speak onstage during the Scleroderma Research Foundation's 30th Anniversary Cool Comedy - Hot Cuisine at Caroline's Comedy Club on Dec. 5, 2017, in New York City.
Candace Cameron-Bure, John Stamos and Bob Saget attend the 18th Annual International Beverly Hills Film Festival Opening Night Gala Premiere of "Benjamin" at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres on April 4, 2018, in Hollywood, Calif.
Candace Cameron-Bure, John Stamos and Bob Saget attend the 18th Annual International Beverly Hills Film Festival Opening Night Gala Premiere of "Benjamin" at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres on April 4, 2018, in Hollywood, Calif.
(L-R) Actors Andrea Barber, Candace Cameron Bure, Lori Loughlin, John Stamos, Caitlin McHugh, Bob Saget and Kelly Rizzo attend the 2018 Creative Arts Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 8, 2018, in Los Angeles, Calif.
(L-R) Actors Andrea Barber, Candace Cameron Bure, Lori Loughlin, John Stamos, Caitlin McHugh, Bob Saget and Kelly Rizzo attend the 2018 Creative Arts Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 8, 2018, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Actor/comedian Bob Saget performs with David Shaw of The Revivalists during KAABOO 2019 at the Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Del Mar, Calif.
Actor/comedian Bob Saget performs with David Shaw of The Revivalists during KAABOO 2019 at the Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Del Mar, Calif.
(L-R) Bob Saget and Susan Feniger speak onstage during the Cool Comedy-Hot Cuisine Virtual Event on Oct. 17, 2021, in Burbank, Calif.
(L-R) Bob Saget and Susan Feniger speak onstage during the Cool Comedy-Hot Cuisine Virtual Event on Oct. 17, 2021, in Burbank, Calif.
(L-R) Kelly Rizzo and Bob Saget attend the red carpet premiere and party for Peacock's new comedy series "MacGruber" at California Science Center on Dec. 8, 2021, in Los Angeles, Calif.
(L-R) Kelly Rizzo and Bob Saget attend the red carpet premiere and party for Peacock's new comedy series "MacGruber" at California Science Center on Dec. 8, 2021, in Los Angeles, Calif.

The lawsuit contends releasing records from the probe wouldn’t serve the public but would make Saget’s family “suffer irreparable harm in the form of extreme mental pain, anguish, and emotional distress.”

Saget starred on all eight seasons of the “Full House” family sitcom as father-of-three Danny Tanner from 1987 to 1995, before reprising the role in 2016 for the Netflix spinoff series “Fuller House.”

He was also known for his raunchy standup routines and had performed a set in Jacksonville, Fla., on the night before he was found at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando.

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