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No child should have to endure what those at Parkland High School went through during the mass shooting at their school on February 14. Understandably, many are asking questions about how it could have been avoided, whether there were missed warning signs, and how to avoid this type of tragedy in the future.
In answer to some of those questions, one of the Parkland victims is suing the gunman, his mother's estate, the family the gunman stayed with, and three mental health facilities. He claims that those entities share some of the responsibility for the shooter's actions that day.
Anthony Borges is a 15-year-old student praised for saving as many as 20 lives when he barricaded a door and used his body to shield classmates as Nikolas Cruz opened fire at the Florida high school, killing 17. Anthony was shot five times through the door and spent seven weeks in the hospital. A third of his lung was removed and he will need additional surgeries.
Borges' parents, Royer Borges and Emely Delfin, filed the lawsuit on Anthony's behalf and are seeking damages over $15,000, attorney's fees, and court costs, among other damages. Included among their claims against Nikolas Cruz, foster parents James and Kimberly Snead, his deceased mother's estate, and three mental health facilities are the following:
According to Borges' attorney, the Parkland victim also plans to sue the Broward Sheriff's Office, among others.
Too many innocent victims are harmed everyday by the actions and negligence of others. If you've been injured, it might not be clear who the responsible parties are. Speak with an attorney to better understand your rights and legal options.
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