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id: 66866fc733
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-13 14:12 EST
updated: 2026-11-13 14:12 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Lawsuit alleges missed error before farmers' deaths in California

A lawsuit alleges a missed mistake preceded the deaths of coffee and exotic-fruit farmers John "Jay" and Kristen Ruskey, who died after staying overnight at friends' Cambria home.

Section: [Public Safety](/new-york/section/safety.md) · Entities: [John Ruskey](/new-york/wiki/john-ruskey.md), [Kristen Ruskey](/new-york/wiki/kristen-ruskey.md)

## Coverage

- [New York Post – Metro](https://nypost.com/2026/11/13/us-news/california-medics-missed-deadly-clue-before-farming-couple-died-at-home/), 2026-11-13 14:12 EST: Crucial mistake missed in vomiting deaths of famous farmers at posh California home: suit

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