The family filed a notice of claim alleging that security failures at the university contributed to Charlie’s death.
According to the filing, the family believes the university failed to take adequate precautions surrounding rooftop access and other security concerns before the event.
The notice is not itself a lawsuit seeking a final judgment or damages.
Rather, it is an important procedural step that preserves the family’s ability to bring a wrongful-death claim under Utah law.
The potential case could ultimately place significant attention on the security decisions made before the shooting.
Erika’s legal position is therefore not simply about what happened during the shooting.
It also concerns whether the tragedy could have been prevented.
That question is likely to remain deeply important to the family.
A Widow Searching for Answers
Grief does not always follow a predictable path.
For Erika, the loss of Charlie has involved ordinary moments that suddenly became reminders of his absence.
