Family of 10-Year-Old Who Died in Jet Ski Crash Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Boy Scouts
Parents Allege Negligence, Seeking $10 Million in Damages
The parents of a 10-year-old boy who died in a jet ski crash at a Boy Scouts of America summer camp have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the organization, alleging negligence and seeking $10 million in damages.
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in New York, alleges that the Boy Scouts failed to properly supervise the boy and failed to provide adequate safety equipment, such as a life jacket.
The boy, identified only as John Doe in the lawsuit, was killed in the accident on July 1, 2022, at the Boy Scouts' Camp Yawgoog in Rhode Island.
Allegations of Negligence
The lawsuit alleges that the Boy Scouts were negligent in the following ways:
- Failing to properly supervise the boy
- Failing to provide adequate safety equipment
- Failing to properly train the staff
- Failing to maintain the jet skis
The lawsuit also alleges that the Boy Scouts knew or should have known about the dangers of jet skiing and failed to take adequate steps to prevent accidents.
Seeking $10 Million in Damages
The lawsuit seeks $10 million in damages, including:
- Compensatory damages for the boy's pain and suffering
- Compensatory damages for the boy's parents' emotional distress
- Punitive damages to deter the Boy Scouts from engaging in similar conduct in the future
The Boy Scouts of America has not yet filed a response to the lawsuit.
