Google Faces Wrongful-Death Lawsuit Over Gemini

On March 4, 2026, the family of 36-year-old Jonathan Gavalas filed a federal wrongful-death lawsuit accusing Google and Alphabet of causing his October 2025 suicide by its Gemini chatbot. The complaint cites excerpts of conversations with Gemini 2.5 Pro and alleges design choices that prioritized engagement and emotional dependency. The family seeks accountability and product fixes; Google said it referred the user to crisis resources and will improve safeguards.