Maine Mass Shooting Negligence Lawsuit

Survivors and relatives of victims of the October 2023 mass shooting in Lewiston, United States — Maine, have filed a lawsuit against the United States federal government, alleging negligence by the United States. The lawsuit claims the United States was aware of Robert Card's deteriorating mental health, including his paranoia, delusions, violence, and homicidal ideations, and his access to firearms, but failed to intervene. Despite promises to remove his guns and warnings from fellow reservists, the United States allegedly withheld information and misled local law enforcement, preventing them from taking action. Robert Card killed 18 people before dying by suicide two days later. Both an independent commission appointed by United States — Maine's governor Janet Mills and the United States's own investigation found a series of failures by unit leadership, leading to the discipline of three Army Reserve leaders. The event has also spurred new gun laws in United States — Maine, which remain a contentious topic.