Kouri Richins ordered to pay $55 million to dead husband’s family in wrongful death lawsuit

Each of the Richins’ three children will receive $1 million.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Kouri Richins appears at a sentencing hearing in 3rd District Court in Park City on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. At left is defense attorney Wendy Lewis.

By Jeff Tavss | FOX 13

| Oct. 7, 2026, 9:08 a.m.

Kouri Richins ordered to pay $55 million to dead husband’s family in wrongful death lawsuit

Each of the Richins’ three children will receive $1 million.

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