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Camp Mystic lawsuits can proceed
Families sue Camp Mystic over flash flooding deaths as bankruptcy court allows lawsuits to proceed.
In brief
Families sue Camp Mystic over flash flooding deaths as bankruptcy court allows lawsuits to proceed. Families suing Camp Mystic for wrongful deaths can now proceed with lawsuits after bankruptcy court lifted pause on Nov 9, though payouts require court approval. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.
Bankruptcy court lifts lawsuit pause
A federal bankruptcy judge ruled wrongful death lawsuits against Camp Mystic can proceed beginning November ninth.
Lawsuits target negligence and emergency planning
Over a dozen families suing the all-girls camp allege negligence and lack of emergency planning after more than two dozen girls died in flash flooding last summer.
Bankruptcy filing paused lawsuits
The lawsuits were originally put on pause when Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June.
Judge supports prompt resolution
After a nearly 12-hour hearing, Judge Christopher Lopez said he supports resolving the lawsuits promptly to understand liability amounts.
Payouts require court approval
Even if families win their lawsuits, no money can be paid out without explicit permission from the bankruptcy court.
Venue remains unresolved
Where the cases will be litigated is still uncertain with pending motions to move proceedings to the Southern District of Texas or back to Travis County.
What to remember
Families suing Camp Mystic for wrongful deaths can now proceed with lawsuits after bankruptcy court lifted pause on Nov 9, though payouts require court approval.
