Dillon Tyler Peak
Dillon Tyler Peak, 14, was at the Peace River Outward Bound Wilderness Camp in DeSoto County, Florida, a juvenile program. The program said he had completed almost all of his goals and was due for release in a couple of weeks. He developed a high fever and was hospitalized twice in four days, then was sent back to the program with over-the-counter medication, and later became disoriented and had seizures. He died on June 17, 2006, apparently of severe encephalitis, according to the program's statement. His mother sued the program, and the suit was settled out of court.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (disputed; neglect alleged). The program said he died of severe encephalitis, while his mother's lawsuit, since settled out of court, says staff sent him back to the camp with only over-the-counter medication after two hospital visits.
Reported by: Peace River Outward Bound Wilderness Camp (the agency that held him); his mother's lawsuit (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: His mother sued the Peace River Outward Bound Wilderness Camp, and the suit was settled out of court.