Overview
- Families of at least nine victims filed suits Nov. 10–11 in Travis County District Court, each seeking more than $1 million over the deaths of 25 campers and two counselors on July 4.
- The complaints name Camp Mystic, affiliated entities, and members of the Eastland family as defendants, including the estate of owner Richard Eastland, who died during the flooding.
- Filings assert camp leaders failed to evacuate low-lying cabins, instructed some girls and counselors to stay put, and directed staff to secure equipment as waters rose.
- One suit cites prior flood incidents at the property and alleges the camp sought FEMA flood‑map changes that reduced flood‑zone designations for certain buildings.
- Camp representatives dispute the claims as based on an unprecedented, unexpected event with limited warnings and say they will contest the cases as the camp plans a partial reopening next summer.