FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A teenager who took five bullets in the Florida school mass shooting has become the first victim of the Valentine’s Day rampage to file a lawsuit.
This April 6, 2018 file photo shows Anthony Borges being pushed by his grandfather Alfredo Borges in Plantation, Fla. The family of Borges have filed a civil suit. Tuesday, April 17, 2018, against Nikolas Cruz, the suspected shooter of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas massacre. Also named in the case are the estate of Cruz’ late mother, a family that allowed Cruz to stay with them after her death and three mental health facilities where Cruz south treatment. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File)
The lawsuit filed Tuesday names as defendants shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz, the estate of his late mother, a family that took him in after his mother’s death and three mental health facilities that treated him. It seeks unspecified damages.
It was filed on behalf of 15-year-old Anthony Borges, who authorities say was shot while blocking a doorway to protect other students.
It’s not clear what assets Cruz has or the amount of his mother’s estate. Cruz could be forced to hire a private lawyer if the assets are substantial.
The 19-year-old Cruz is charged with 17 counts each of murder and attempted murder.
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