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US Asks Court to Toss Lawsuit Alleging Army Failed to Stop Maine’s Deadliest Mass Shooting
Survivors and relatives allege negligence by Army and federal entities for ignoring warning signs before the shooter killed 18 people, with legal responsibility contested by the government.
- On Thursday, the U.S. government asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit from survivors and relatives alleging the Army failed to intervene, arguing the court lacks authority and claims do not meet legal standards.
- In October 2023, a 40-year-old Army reservist opened fire in Lewiston, Maine, killing 18 people; plaintiffs refiled in September after a U.S. Department of Defense watchdog report faulted the Army's threat reporting.
- The lawsuit says the Army reservist failed to respond to warning signs and an explicit threat to commit a mass shooting, and the plaintiffs allege he produced a `hit list` ignored by the military.
- In response, plaintiffs' lawyers declared `We look forward to filing our response` on Friday, while the U.S. government contends the shooter was `solely responsible` for the attack.
- An independent commission appointed by Maine's governor found numerous missed intervention chances by Army officials and law enforcement, while the suit names the Army, U.S. Department of Defense, and Keller Army Community Hospital involving about 100 survivors and victims' family members.
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US asks court to toss lawsuit alleging Army failed to stop Maine’s deadliest mass shooting
The government urges a judge to toss the lawsuit, saying the court lacks the authority to hear the case and that the families' claims don't meet the legal standard to move forward.
·Lewiston, United States
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US asks court to toss lawsuit alleging Army failed to stop Maine's deadliest mass shooting
The U.S. government has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit from survivors and relatives of the victims of Maine’s deadliest mass shooting who say the U.S.
·United States
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