## Family of Boy Who Died in Jet Ski Crash Sues Boy Scouts for Wrongful Death **Boy Scouts Seek $10M** The family of a boy that died during a Boy Scout event has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the organization. Christopher Berthiaume, a 10-year-old member of New Hampshire’s Merrimack Valley Council, drowned while being towed on an inner tube in Lake Winnipesaukee in 2021. The lawsuit, filed in Belknap County Superior Court in Laconia, alleges that the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and the Merrimack Valley Council were negligent in: - Failing to provide adequate supervision - Failing to properly train staff - Failing to provide proper safety equipment The lawsuit seeks $10 million in damages. A spokesperson for the Boy Scouts of America said the organization does not comment on pending litigation. **Investigation Ongoing** The New Hampshire Marine Patrol is still investigating the incident. No charges have been filed. - **Boy Scouts of America Safety Record** - The Boy Scouts of America has a long history of safety incidents. - In 2019, a 12-year-old boy drowned at a Boy Scout camp in Wisconsin. - In 2017, a 14-year-old boy died in a Boy Scout camp in Pennsylvania. - **Wrongful Death Lawsuits** - Wrongful death lawsuits are civil lawsuits filed by the family of a person who has been killed due to the negligence or wrongful act of another person or organization. - Wrongful death lawsuits can seek compensation for damages such as: - Medical expenses - Funeral expenses - Loss of income - Pain and suffering - **Boy Scouts of America Response** - The Boy Scouts of America has responded to the lawsuit by saying that it does not comment on pending litigation. **Conclusion:** The family of a boy who died in a Boy Scout event has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the organization. The lawsuit seeks $10 million in damages. The Boy Scouts of America has not commented on the lawsuit.
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