Bill For 'Casey's Law' Introduced In CA

Casey Kasem

Ailing radio legend Casey Kasem may inspire a new law based on his children's attempts to visit him, according to ABC7 LA.

The legendary radio DJ has been suffering from Parkinson's disease for years. His family has been embroiled in a battle over the right to visit him, which has prompted a state lawmaker to take action.

It's been a frustrating court battle for Kasem's kids. But now one of his daughters says she has new hope.

"To be blocked for no reason when he needs us the most has been the hardest thing I have ever had to go through," said Kerri Kasem. Now Kerri is joining Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) in proposing new legislation."

Current law does not provide for any information to be given to the adult children of somebody who might be sick and elderly. We want to change that," said Gatto.



Casey Kasem signed off the air in 2009 due to Parkinson's disease and is now hospitalized. Kasem's kids have protested outside his home to see him and recently battled in court.

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