Families of Camp Mystic girls killed in flash flood sue Texas officials over enforcement failures
Families of nine girls killed in a 2025 flash flood at Camp Mystic have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against six Texas health officials, alleging they failed to enforce mandatory evacuation plans. The lawsuit claims regulators ignored safety protocols, contributing to the tragic event.
Families of nine girls killed in the July 4, 2025, flash flood at Camp Mystic have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against six Texas health officials, alleging regulators failed to enforce mandatory evacuation plans prior to the disaster. The lawsuit claims that the officials' inaction led to the deaths of the girls and seeks compensation for damages. The victims were part of an all-girls unit from the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council. The lawsuit accuses the officials of violating the girls' right to life, liberty, and security under federal law.
