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Riley Strain Case Ends in Legal Dismissal | Salt Lake City News
A Missouri judge has dismissed the family’s lawsuit against Delta Chi fraternity members and its national organization over the death of Riley Strain, who died after going missing in Nashville and being found in the Cumberland River. The court ruled there’s no legal precedent for a duty of care among adult fraternity members, and that alcohol consumption—not its provision—is legally considered the primary cause of harm from intoxication. While the judge expressed sympathy for the family, the decision stands as a legal setback, though plaintiffs plan to appeal. Meanwhile, Nashville city…
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