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Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy, pausing Texas flood lawsuits
Austin American-Statesman • • general
Key Points:
- Camp Mystic, where 25 campers and two counselors died in July 4th flooding, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, potentially pausing ongoing wrongful death lawsuits against the camp and its owners.
- The camp and Eastland family face allegations of negligence, including ignoring weather warnings and lacking evacuation plans; civil suits claim gross negligence and seek millions in damages.
- Bankruptcy filing estimates Camp Mystic owes up to $50 million to over 1,000 creditors but holds assets valued between $100,001 and $500,000, including 750 acres of land assessed at about $15 million.
- Families suing the camp may still pursue insurance proceeds, land sale funds, and individual members of the Eastland family, as bankruptcy does not protect personal defendants.
- Investigations and a legislative report criticized the camp’s emergency preparedness and response failures; the camp withdrew its license application to reopen, and state officials oppose its reopening.
