AMC was found “not to be negligent ” in the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the mother of John Bernecker, a stuntman for “The Walking Dead” who died during filming of the show in July 2017. Bernecker’s parents were awarded $8.6 million.
“There is no winning or losing in this situation, this was a terrible and tragic accident and our sympathies continue to go out to John Bernecker’s family and friends,” AMC Networks said in a statement. “The set of ‘The Walking Dead’ is safe and is managed to meet or exceed all industry standards and guidelines related to stunts and stunt safety.