Lawsuit Filed Against Camp Mystic Over Fatal July 4th Flooding

Lawsuit Filed Against Camp Mystic

• ⚖️ A lawsuit has been filed against Camp Mystic by families of five campers and two counselors who died during the July 4th flooding.
• 📄 The lawsuit, approximately 30 pages long, details allegations against the camp's owners.

Allegations of Negligence and Ignored Warnings

• ⚠️ Attorneys allege that Camp Mystic's owners were aware of the dangers of flooding and the history of flooding in the area known as "flash flood alley."
• 👂 The lawsuit claims that owners ignored warnings in the early morning hours of the tragic day.
• 🆘 It is alleged that when waters rose and counselors begged for help, the camp instructed them to "Stay put."

Profit Over Safety Accusations

• 💰 The lawsuit accuses the owners of focusing on profits over safety.
• 🛶 Initial evacuations prioritized protecting equipment over the girls in some cabins.
• ⏳ By the time an attempt was made to evacuate two low-lying cabins, it was too late.