Lawyers representing Joseph and Tara Petito and Nichole and Jim Schmidt said the purpose of the Utah lawsuit was "honor Gabby's legacy by demanding accountability and working for change in the system — protect victims of domestic abuse and violence. And prevent such tragedies in the future." Representatives for the family claimed the "signs and symptoms" of intimate partner violence were visible during an interview Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie had with Moab police. "The signs and symptoms were there when the police interviewed Gabby, but they were not acted upon even though Utah law required it," the representative said. The family was seeking $50 million in damages for claims, including the defendants' negligent failure. MORE: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/special-reports/gabby-petito-case/petito-laundrie-lawsuit/67-c1abe5d3-84da-480d-b12f-d1edfb319629