Family of Riley Strain sues Delta Chi Fraternity for wrongful death

The family of Riley Strain, a University of Missouri student who drowned last year during a fraternity trip to Nashville, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Delta Chi fraternity and its members, citing negligence and failure to adhere to safety protocols. Strain went missing on March 8, 2024, after being removed from a bar due to excessive intoxication, with his body later found in the Cumberland River. The lawsuit claims that fraternity members provided alcohol in excess of permitted limits, pressured Strain to attend the event, and neglected to intervene when he became visibly impaired. Strain's toxicology report indicated a blood alcohol level of 0.228, nearly three times the legal limit, contributing to his accidental drowning. The suit also highlights the absence of adequate chaperones and safety measures during the trip. The family is seeking damages for emotional suffering and funeral expenses, as well as a jury trial.