Latest / Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Camp Mystic Lawsuit Targets State Oversight | Dayton News
Nine girls died in a flash flood at Camp Mystic last July, and their parents are now suing Texas state health officials, alleging the camp ignored mandatory evacuation rules and told campers to stay put during emergencies. The lawsuit names DSHS leaders and highlights a 2015 state law requiring posted evacuation plans — which staff allegedly knew about but failed to follow. A DSHS inspector visited just days before the disaster, found no violations, and filed a report two days after the tragedy — fueling suspicion about state oversight. While DSHS won’t comment on the case, nearly 80 emails…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.