Families Sue Camp Mystic Over Alleged Gross Negligence in Flood Deaths

Lawsuits Filed Against Camp Mystic

• 📌 Nine families have filed lawsuits against Camp Mystic following the deaths of their daughters during the July 4th Hill Country floods.
• ⚖️ The lawsuits accuse Camp Mystic of gross negligence, alleging that the camp failed to adequately protect the 27 campers and counselors who perished.

Allegations of Inadequate Safety Measures

• ⚠️ Families claim the camp lacked an adequate emergency plan and failed to implement proper safety protocols.
• 🏠 Lawsuits state that campers were instructed to stay in their cabins, a rule that proved insufficient during the catastrophic flooding.

Parents' Call for Justice and Prevention

• 💔 Doug and Jenny Gdeton, whose two daughters were at the camp, are fighting for justice and accountability.
• 🚫 They advocate for the camp to remain closed until flood risks are addressed and robust safety plans, including drills, are established.
• 🗣️ The Gdetons expressed their desire to prevent similar tragedies, stating, "We don't want that to happen to anyone else ever. It's unacceptable."

Camp Mystic's Response

• 💬 Camp Mystic has stated that they disagree with several accusations in the lawsuits and will respond in due course.
• ⏳ The camp's response came approximately 24 hours after the lawsuits were filed.