Gatti died by suicide after initially detaining Rodrigues Gatti

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. Patriots Super Bowl Jersey 2015 .J. -- A wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of Arturo Gattis daughter is a blatant attempt to capitalize on the late Montreal boxers fame and reputation in New Jersey and should be dismissed and instead moved to Brazil, where he died, lawyers for Gattis widow argued Friday. Erika Rivera, mother of Sofia Bella Gatti, filed a wrongful death suit last fall against Gattis widow, Amanda Rodrigues Gatti, charging she was responsible for Gattis death in Brazil in 2009. Authorities in Brazil concluded Gatti died by suicide after initially detaining Rodrigues Gatti as a suspect. An independent team of investigators hired by Gattis family and former trainer has claimed the boxer was murdered. The charismatic Gatti lived, trained and fought in New Jersey and was a fan favourite for his gritty style, exhibited in three memorable bouts against fellow 140-pounder Micky Ward at Atlantic Citys Boardwalk Hall. In state Superior Court in New Brunswick on Friday, Rodrigues Gattis lawyers claimed Rivera, who lives in New Jersey, brought the action in New Jersey to benefit from Gattis reputation there. Last month, a Canadian judge sided with Rodrigues Gatti in a battle with his family over the boxers US$3.4 million estate. "They brought the case here because they knew they wouldnt win in Canada," lawyer Mark Casazza told state Superior Court Judge Glenn Berman. "Theyre bringing it (to New Jersey) because they dont think my client will get any sympathy here." Casazza argued that a trial arising from the lawsuit should be held in Brazil because Rodrigues Gatti lives there, as do any witnesses who saw the couple on the night in question. Riveras lawyer Jason LeBoeuf argued New Jersey is an appropriate venue because it is where Rodrigues Gatti filed a defamation suit against the New York Daily News and New York Post over articles written in 2009. The suit lists her as residing in Elizabeth, he said, a statement Casazza said was made in error. Berman didnt say Friday when he would rule on the motion to dismiss the lawsuit on jurisdictional grounds, but asked for English translations of the Canadian trial transcripts. The Canadian judge ruled Gattis last will, written in 2009 weeks before his death, was legitimate and awarded Rodrigues Gatti his entire estate. Gattis family argued unsuccessfully he was duped into signing the will. On Friday, Berman questioned why Riveras wrongful death claim wasnt added to the Canadian trial instead of being filed separately. Gattis body was found in July 2009 at an apartment he, his wife and their son had rented in the Brazilian seaside resort of Porto de Galihnas. Police ultimately concluded Gatti hung himself with a handbag strap from a wooden staircase column in their apartment. A Canadian coroners report released in November found no clear evidence of foul play but accused the Brazilians of mishandling forensic evidence. A 10-month investigation undertaken on behalf of the Gatti family and trainer Pat Lynch last year criticized the Brazilian investigation as well but went further, concluding physical evidence showed Gatti could not have committed suicide. Julian Edelman Patriots Super Bowl Jersey . Buck finished with two hits for the Indians, while starter Mitch Talbot threw 5 1/3 innings. He gave up two runs (one earned) on three hits and three walks, while striking out two. 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