Families sue Camp Mystic for negligence after children killed in summer flood
NBC Newsยท2025-11-11 12:15
Legal Allegations - A lawsuit alleges that Camp Mystic's negligence led to the deaths of 25 campers and two counselors due to floodwaters on July 4th [1] - The lawsuit claims the camp knew of approaching life-threatening flash flooding but prioritized evacuating equipment over campers and counselors [1] - The suit states the camp was aware of its flooding history but housed girls in flood-prone areas and delayed evacuation until counselors intervened [1] - The lawsuit alleges the camp failed to evacuate specific cabins, preventing girls from reaching safety [2]