An article summarized by Deseret News:
Charlie Kirk’s family has taken the first legal step toward suing Utah Valley University and the state of Utah, filing a notice of claim alleging that security failures contributed to Kirk’s killing at a campus event on Sept. 10, 2025. The filing does not specify a dollar amount but says potential damages could be substantial. Under Utah law, the notice preserves the family’s ability to pursue a wrongful-death lawsuit, potentially naming UVU, the state, UVU police officials and former university president Astrid Tuminez.
A central allegation is that UVU police were warned about easy access to rooftops overlooking the outdoor event and allegedly assured Turning Point USA officials that the area would be secured. The family’s lawyers contend that officers were not stationed on the rooftops, additional police resources were not obtained and security footage or drones were not adequately used to monitor the area. The claim also alleges that the university did not conduct a sufficient risk assessment or have a written security plan for the event.
UVU has acknowledged receiving the notice but said it would address the matter through its established legal processes. The university is also conducting an independent security review of the events surrounding the shooting, which is expected to be released this fall after being delayed. The notice of claim does not establish that UVU was legally responsible for Kirk’s death; those allegations would have to be addressed if the family proceeds with a lawsuit.
