Devastated families of the young girls and counselors who lost their lives in the July 4 Camp Mystic flood in Texas have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the camp’s owners, alleging gross negligence and disregard for safety, according to multiple news outlets.
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‘Self-created disaster’
The lawsuit reportedly claims Camp Mystic ignored known flood risks, housed campers in flood zones and failed to evacuate despite state rules requiring emergency plans. Plaintiffs accuse the camp of prioritizing profit over safety, calling the tragedy a “self-created disaster.”
Attorneys for the families seek more than $1 million in damages. Camp officials dispute the claims, citing an unprecedented flood event.
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See related stories:
Families of Camp Mystic Victims File Lawsuit -Ministry Watch
Families accuse Camp Mystic of ignoring risks in Texas lawsuit over flood deaths -Associated Press
Families of Camp Mystic campers, counselors who died in Texas flood file lawsuits -ABC News
Families sue Camp Mystic over deadly Texas flood, allege negligence and profit motive -Fox News
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EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was compiled from media reports by The Baptist Paper.
