NASHVILLE, TN - The family of Riley Strain, the University of Missouri student found dead in Nashville's Cumberland River in March, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Delta Chi fraternity and several individual members. The lawsuit, filed in Davidson County, Tennessee, alleges that the fraternity and Strain's pledge brothers were negligent in their actions leading up to his disappearance and subsequent death.
The lawsuit claims that the fraternity members provided Strain with excessive amounts of alcohol, contributing to his impaired state. It further alleges that they failed to ensure his safety after he left a downtown Nashville bar. Strain went missing on March 8th after being asked to leave Luke Bryan's bar, and his body was recovered from the river two weeks later.
The Strain family is seeking damages for the emotional distress, loss of companionship, and financial burdens resulting from Riley's death. The lawsuit names specific fraternity members and argues that their actions directly contributed to the tragic outcome. Delta Chi fraternity has not yet issued a public statement regarding the lawsuit. The case is expected to draw significant attention and raise questions about fraternity responsibility in student safety and alcohol consumption.
Riley Strain's Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Fraternity
The family of Riley Strain, a University of Missouri student who tragically died in Nashville in March, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. The lawsuit targets Strain's former fraternity, Delta Chi, and several of his pledge brothers. The suit alleges negligence and seeks damages for the family's loss. Strain's disappearance and death garnered national attention earlier this year.