Kathi Meyer told reporters that her case was not about money, but rather about raising awareness of how teen binge drinking can lead to tragedy.
Meyer's daughter, Taylor. was 17 years old in October 2008 when she and friends were celebrating after a high school football game. They went to some parties, and then to an abandoned airport, and finally to forest near a swamp area. Three days later Taylor's body was recovered from the swamp.
Five of the defendants are under 18 years old and were drinking that night with Taylor. Meyer told reporters that the only consequences these teens received included a $50 fine and eight hours of community service
"The people involved in the circumstance of Taylor's passing definitely did not realize how much they contributed to it," Kathi Meyer said. "We're suing 17-year-old kids, and it's not about the money. It's about the principle in owning the accountability and hopefully, they will make a change."
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