Charlie Kirk Family Lawsuit Against Utah
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Charlie Kirk’s family took an initial step towards filing a lawsuit against the state of Utah and Utah Valley University, where the conservative activist was assassinated in September 2025.
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The legal notice was filed on 9 September, a day ahead of the one-year anniversary of Kirk's death, and is typically a precursor to a lawsuit.
A spokesperson for Utah Valley University said the school was aware of the notice and would address it "consistent with our established processes".
Kirk, 31, was speaking to a crowd of thousands on the university campus, when he was shot and killed by a gunman positioned on a roof.
In the notice to state and university officials, Kirk family attorney D Loren Washburn wrote that “the risk of a rooftop shooter should have been especially top-of-mind” given a rooftop shooter’s attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Pennsylvania in July 2024 while he successfully ran for a second presidency.
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Utah law typically shields government entities and employees from civil damages claims, complicating efforts by Charlie Kirk’s family to sue Utah Valley University or the state for wrongful death. However, a text message allegedly sent by UVU Police Chief Jeffrey Long to organizers, saying “I got you covered,” might provide an exception under which the family could argue they relied on this assurance and thus should…
Kirk family may have path around archaic law shielding gov't in police chief’s alleged ‘got you covered’ text →2 articles from Fox News on this storyCharlie Kirk’s family has filed a notice of claim against the state of Utah and Utah Valley University (UVU) following his assassination at UVU in September 2025. The lawsuit alleges that inadequate security, despite promises to protect attendees from rooftops overlooking the event area, led to Kirk's death. Brett Parkinson, representing the family, argues that the failure to provide adequate security was a direct…
Charlie Kirk’s family one step closer to lawsuit against Utah and university where he was killed →Charlie Kirk's family has filed a legal notice against Utah Valley University and state officials, alleging "stunning failures" that led to Kirk’s assassination during a campus event. The notice claims inadequate security measures made Kirk an easy target when he was shot by a gunman on a roof while speaking at the university. The filing names UVU, local police, and other officials as parties who failed to protect…
Charlie Kirk's family alleges 'stunning failures' by Utah officials led to his assassination →Charlie Kirk's family filed a wrongful death notice against Utah Valley University (UVU) officials, alleging their negligence led to Kirk's fatal shooting during an outdoor debate on September 10, 2025. The incident occurred in Orem, Utah, where UVU failed to implement basic safety measures like drone surveillance and coordination with local law enforcement, leaving Kirk exposed to a sniper from over 400 feet away…
Charlie Kirk's family blame Utah university officials for his killing →The family of Charlie Kirk, who was killed by a sniper at Utah Valley University during his debate tour, has filed a wrongful death notice against university officials and the state of Utah. They claim that inadequate security measures put him in danger, citing insufficient police presence, lack of rooftop surveillance, and no bag checks or metal detectors. The notice alleges negligence leading to Kirk being taken…
Charlie Kirk's family says officials failed to protect him before attack →The Kirk family is facing significant legal challenges in their wrongful death lawsuit against Utah Valley University over Charlie Kirk’s assassination. They filed a notice of intent to sue on September 9, alleging security failures by the university. However, legal experts warn that Utah’s government immunity law makes it difficult for plaintiffs to win such cases, even if there was reckless behavior involved. The…
Kirk family’s powerful evidence faces legal twist that could upend wrongful death case, experts warn →Analysis
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- 16 Sep
Charlie Kirk’s family took an initial step towards filing a lawsuit against the state of Utah and Utah Valley University, where the conservative activist was assassinated in September 2025.
- 17 Sep
A spokesperson for Utah Valley University said the school was aware of the notice and would address it "consistent with our established processes".
- 19 Sep
Kirk, 31, co-founded Turning Point USA in 2012 and grew the conservative youth organization into a major force on high school and college campuses nationwide.
- 22 Sep
"Those failures not only robbed Charlie Kirk of his life, but also robbed his family of their husband, father, son, and brother, with impacts that will compound for the rest of their lives."
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22 Sep Kirk family may have path around archaic law shielding gov't in police chief’s alleged ‘got you covered’ textUtah law typically shields government entities and employees from civil damages claims, complicating efforts by Charlie Kirk’s family to sue Utah Valley University or the state for wrongful death. However, a text message allegedly sent by UVU Police Chief Jeffrey Long to organizers, saying “I got you covered,” might provide an exception under which the family could argue they relied on this assurance and thus should…Fox News
19 Sep Kirk family’s powerful evidence faces legal twist that could upend wrongful death case, experts warnThe Kirk family is facing significant legal challenges in their wrongful death lawsuit against Utah Valley University over Charlie Kirk’s assassination. They filed a notice of intent to sue on September 9, alleging security failures by the university. However, legal experts warn that Utah’s government immunity law makes it difficult for plaintiffs to win such cases, even if there was reckless behavior involved. The…New York Post
19 Sep Kirk family has powerful evidence — but Utah law could derail wrongful death case: expertsAttorneys for the Kirk family filed a notice of intent to sue Utah Valley University on September 9, one day before Charlie Kirk's assassination anniversary. They allege security failures such as inadequate police presence and ineffective safety measures during his visit in Orem. However, legal experts warn that Utah’s government immunity law shields entities from lawsuits involving reckless actions like assault or…Fox News17 Sep Charlie Kirk's family says officials failed to protect him before attackThe family of Charlie Kirk, who was killed by a sniper at Utah Valley University during his debate tour, has filed a wrongful death notice against university officials and the state of Utah. They claim that inadequate security measures put him in danger, citing insufficient police presence, lack of rooftop surveillance, and no bag checks or metal detectors. The notice alleges negligence leading to Kirk being taken…ABC News (AU)
16 Sep Charlie Kirk's family blame Utah university officials for his killingCharlie Kirk's family filed a wrongful death notice against Utah Valley University (UVU) officials, alleging their negligence led to Kirk's fatal shooting during an outdoor debate on September 10, 2025. The incident occurred in Orem, Utah, where UVU failed to implement basic safety measures like drone surveillance and coordination with local law enforcement, leaving Kirk exposed to a sniper from over 400 feet away…The Guardian
16 Sep Charlie Kirk's family alleges 'stunning failures' by Utah officials led to his assassinationCharlie Kirk's family has filed a legal notice against Utah Valley University and state officials, alleging "stunning failures" that led to Kirk’s assassination during a campus event. The notice claims inadequate security measures made Kirk an easy target when he was shot by a gunman on a roof while speaking at the university. The filing names UVU, local police, and other officials as parties who failed to protect…BBC
16 Sep Charlie Kirk’s family one step closer to lawsuit against Utah and university where he was killedCharlie Kirk’s family has filed a notice of claim against the state of Utah and Utah Valley University (UVU) following his assassination at UVU in September 2025. The lawsuit alleges that inadequate security, despite promises to protect attendees from rooftops overlooking the event area, led to Kirk's death. Brett Parkinson, representing the family, argues that the failure to provide adequate security was a direct…Washington Examiner
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