Naya Rivera 's family and her ex-husband Ryan Dorsey have reached a settlement in their wrongful death lawsuit almost two years after she tragically drowned.
The late star was best known for her role in the musical comedy-drama television series Glee.
She was confirmed dead at the age of 33 in July 2020 after she drowned during a boating trip in Lake Piru, Ventura County, with her son Josey.
The actress' family privately settled the wrongful death lawsuit against Ventura County, United Water Conservation District and Parks and Recreation Management, for an undisclosed amount.
Online records show that a hearing on the matter is scheduled for March 16. They initially filed the lawsuit against the county in November of 2020.
Their family lawyer, Amjad M. Khan, told PEOPLE : "Through this settlement, Josey will receive just compensation for having to endure the drowning of his beloved mother at Lake Piru.
"Though the tragic loss of Josey's mother can never truly be overcome, we are very pleased that the monetary settlement will significantly assist Josey with his life beyond this tragedy."
Ventura County, California, the County's Parks and Recreation Management and the United Water Conservation District were sued for wrongful death and negligent infliction of emotional distress.
Naya's six-year-old son Josey - who she shared with ex-husband Ryan, 38 - was with her when she drowned at the lake.
They had set off on their trip at around 1pm. They were expected back at 4pm.
When they didn't immediately return, a search began.
At 5pm, horrified rescuers found Josey alone in the boat, fast asleep.
Details of the autopsy shared with PA in Los Angeles stated that shortly after their swim, Naya pushed Josey back onto the boat.
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Officials suggested they may have been caught in a powerful rip current making it difficult to stay afloat, while also battling strong winds and freezing cold water.
"When the child looked back, he saw his mother put her arm in the air and shout 'help'," according to the report.
"Boat rental worker Bryan Tomaszewski went looking for the rented vessel when it was not returned on time and found Josey wrapped in a towel, wearing a life vest and asleep."
The report added: "A spare adult-sized life jacket was also on the boat, along with Rivera's possessions including her bag and mobile phone."
It is believed she used the last dregs of her energy to push her then four-year-old son back onto the boat and saved his life.
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