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Two students who were among eight killed or injured in a winter shooting at Michigan State University are taking steps to sue the school.
Lawyers for Nate Statly and Troy Forbush, who survived the shooting, have reported injuries and allegations of construction errors at Berkey Hall, where they were shot Feb. 13.
The notices are required under Michigan law and would give Michigan State time to investigate before a lawsuit can be filed.
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Three students were killed and five were injured when a gunman opened fire on Berkey Hall and the MSU Union.
Statly has sustained permanent injuries and is unable to speak, walk or eat, according to Friday’s report. He has received care in four health centers so far.
Lawyers for two Michigan State University shooting survivors appear to be preparing to sue the school.
The document says that easy access to buildings and failure to improve security posed a dangerous risk of injury.
Forbush “begged for his life” with gunman Anthony McRae, shouting, “I don’t want to die,” the message reads. He was shot in the chest.
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Forbush has subsequently made a public appearance calling for gun safety. He continues to struggle with lung injuries, his lawyers said.
“MSU has been engaged in conversations with the families of those we have lost and injured to find ways to provide ongoing support, and we are committed to keeping those lines of communication open,” said Michigan spokesman Dan Olsen. State, when asked about the legal notices.
McRae, a Lansing resident with no known ties to the state of Michigan, was killed when confronted by police about four miles from campus.
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Michigan State is installing locks so classrooms can be locked from the inside, one of the steps it has taken to improve security.
