02/11/2025
Another lawsuit against Scouting America/BSA. It is indeed a sad situation for all involved.
Sharing for information, not for or against any party involved or against any organisation involved.
"A family from Lexington, Massachusetts, is filing a lawsuit against the Boy Scouts of America following the tragic death of their son during a camping trip. Eleven-year-old Keoni Hubbard lost his life in what the Boy Scouts described as a boating accident at Manning Lake in Gilmanton, New Hampshire, in July 2023.
Attorney Tucker Merrigan, representing the Hubbard family, stated, “Eight scouts, including Keoni, ages 11 to 14, were placed on a small sport boat by an organization that irresponsibly entrusted the care and safety of those children to an utterly unqualified young boat operator.” The 18-year-old operator had received his boating license just 10 days before the incident and had limited training. Investigators determined the incident was caused by a "systemic failure."
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The Hubbards’ attorney highlighted that the Boy Scouts failed to follow several safety regulations, including a requirement for a supervisor to be at least 21 years old and a second lookout when children are present on water.
This lawsuit aims not only to seek justice for Keoni but also to hold the Boy Scouts accountable and push for greater safety measures for future campers."
Source Lawyer Monthly
Here’s an article with a little more context about the accident and lawsuit: (thanks Dan Donohue for sharing)
https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/02/05/boy-scout-camp-gilmanton-deah-lawsuit
https://www.lawyer-monthly.com/2025/02/boy-scouts-of-america-sued-after-keoni-hubbards-tragic-death/
