Lewiston Mass Shooting Victims Sue U.S. Army for Negligence

Families and survivors allege military failed to heed warning signs of reservist's mental health decline before Maine's deadliest shooting.

The lawsuit targets the Department of Defense, the Army, and Keller Army Community Hospital for not intervening despite clear warning signs about Sgt. Robert Card's mental health.
Eighteen people were killed and 13 injured in the October 2023 shooting, which was the deadliest in Maine's history.
Lawyers argue that the Army ignored directives and failed to restrict Card's access to firearms, despite threats and alarming behavior.
Cynthia Young, who lost her husband and son, has been appointed as a special administrator to access Card's medical and military records for the lawsuit.
The legal action seeks accountability and could prompt changes in military protocols related to mental health and firearm access.