The family of Riley Strain, the 22-year-old University of Missouri student whose body was recovered from the Cumberland River in Nashville, Tennessee, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Delta Chi fraternity. The lawsuit, filed in Davidson County, Tennessee, accuses the fraternity of fostering a culture that encourages members to abandon one another, particularly when intoxicated.
The lawsuit alleges that Delta Chi instilled a code among its brothers that prioritized self-preservation over the well-being of others. It claims this code directly contributed to Strain's death after he became separated from his fraternity brothers during a night out in Nashville.
Strain disappeared on March 8 after being asked to leave Luke Bryan's bar. Security footage showed him walking alone near the river. His body was found two weeks later. The medical examiner ruled his death an accidental drowning. The lawsuit contends that the fraternity's actions created a dangerous environment that ultimately led to Strain's tragic death. The family is seeking unspecified damages and aims to hold the fraternity responsible for its alleged negligence.
Riley Strain's Family Sues Fraternity Over His Death
The family of Riley Strain, the University of Missouri student who died in Nashville, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Delta Chi fraternity. The lawsuit alleges the fraternity fostered a culture of abandoning members in distress. Strain's family claims this culture contributed to his death after he was separated from his fraternity brothers. They are seeking damages for their loss and to hold the fraternity accountable.
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