The operators of Camp Mystic in Texas, where 25 girls and two teenage counselors tragically lost their lives due to devastating flooding on July 4, are facing a lawsuit filed by the families of the victims. The suit, lodged in a Texas state court, alleges that the camp did not take adequate precautions as life-threatening floodwaters approached, seeking over $1 million in damages. This legal action has reignited public outrage as families vehemently oppose the camp's plans to reopen next summer, despite the prior calamity.
Evidence brought forth in the suit indicates that a groundskeeper spent over an hour evacuating equipment while campers were told to remain in cabins located near the Guadalupe River, even as floodwaters surged. The lawsuit contends that the camp prioritized profit over the safety of its young attendees, a sentiment echoed by grieving families who feel deeply affected by the loss.
Additionally, the lawsuit accuses Camp Mystic's officials of neglecting to implement proper evacuation plans, contradicting state regulations that mandate such procedures. Not only are Camp Mystic and its affiliated entities named in the lawsuit, but the estate of the late camp owner, Richard Eastland, who perished in the flooding, is also implicated.
The flood claimed a staggering total of 136 lives in the area, raising critical questions about the disaster response and preparedness in the region. Ryan DeWitt, father of one of the deceased campers, expressed that the lawsuit offers a pathway to uncover the truth and hope for necessary safety reforms in the future. The families of the victims seek justice, aiming to ensure such a disaster does not repeat itself, rallying for systemic changes following their heart-wrenching loss.
Evidence brought forth in the suit indicates that a groundskeeper spent over an hour evacuating equipment while campers were told to remain in cabins located near the Guadalupe River, even as floodwaters surged. The lawsuit contends that the camp prioritized profit over the safety of its young attendees, a sentiment echoed by grieving families who feel deeply affected by the loss.
Additionally, the lawsuit accuses Camp Mystic's officials of neglecting to implement proper evacuation plans, contradicting state regulations that mandate such procedures. Not only are Camp Mystic and its affiliated entities named in the lawsuit, but the estate of the late camp owner, Richard Eastland, who perished in the flooding, is also implicated.
The flood claimed a staggering total of 136 lives in the area, raising critical questions about the disaster response and preparedness in the region. Ryan DeWitt, father of one of the deceased campers, expressed that the lawsuit offers a pathway to uncover the truth and hope for necessary safety reforms in the future. The families of the victims seek justice, aiming to ensure such a disaster does not repeat itself, rallying for systemic changes following their heart-wrenching loss.
