Judge Orders Camp Mystic to Preserve Flood-Damaged Site Amid Ongoing Lawsuit

A Texas judge has ruled that Camp Mystic must keep its flood-damaged site intact as a wrongful death lawsuit progresses, following the tragic deaths of 27 campers and counselors during a flooding incident last summer. The injunction, issued by Travis County District Judge Maya Guerra Gamble, aims to preserve crucial evidence related to the case, particularly concerning the cabins where the disaster occurred. The Eastland family, who operates the camp, has acknowledged failures in warning campers of the impending danger. Meanwhile, parents of victims are urging state regulators to deny the camp's license renewal until investigations conclude. The camp plans to open this summer at a different location, despite ongoing scrutiny and emotional pleas from affected families.

Key Details: • Injunction requires preservation of flood-damaged cabins and land. • A status conference and discovery are set for mid-May. • Parents have submitted over 600 complaints against Camp Mystic's license renewal. • The trial for the wrongful death lawsuit will be expedited, moving up from April 2028. • Camp Mystic intends to operate at a new location this summer.