US EditionTexas flooding: Victim's family files lawsuit in Kerr County
The lawsuit alleges the resort ignored known flood risks and failed to warn or evacuate guests, contributing to 118 deaths during the July flood, the family’s attorney said.
- On Monday, Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers filed the first Kerr County lawsuit, alleging negligence in the July 4 floods that caused Jayda Floyd's death.
- Claiming negligence, the lawsuit alleges the resort's structures were not designed to withstand flooding, and the defendants continued operation despite flood risks, said Jon Clark.
- Seventeen people reportedly died, credited to Clark, during the July 4 floods, as Jayda Floyd helped her fiancé’s stepsiblings onto the RV roof before being swept away.
- Seeking answers and accountability, the lawsuit alleges the resort lacked warning and evacuation procedures, according to attorney Kevin Glasheen.
- Aiming to prevent future tragedies, Jon Clark, attorney for the family, said `We will investigate what steps if any were taken to monitor conditions and warn guests of the danger they were in`.
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'A young lady that had a ton of promise': Family of Kerr County flood victim files lawsuit seeking more than $1M
The family Jayda Floyd, who died during the deadly July 4 Texas floods is suing a Hill Country resort, alleging there was no coordinated warning by the campground.
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