New Jersey Family Files Lawsuit Over Alleged Abuse of Minor at Scout Camp

A New Jersey family has filed a lawsuit claiming that a minor was physically and sexually assaulted while attending a scout camp in Bergen County. The legal complaint alleges that the incident took place on July 4, 2025, during the child’s stay at Alpine Scout Camp in Alpine, New Jersey.

According to the court filing, the alleged abuse involved a service director working at the camp. The lawsuit states that the child suffered physical and sexual abuse while participating in camp activities. The claims have not been proven in court, and the case remains pending.

The lawsuit was filed on July 1 and names Greater New York Councils, Boy Scouts of America, and Camp Alpine of Greater New York, Boy Scouts of America as defendants. The family argues that the organizations did not provide proper supervision, employee training, or oversight, creating an environment where the alleged abuse could occur.

The complaint was brought under the New Jersey Child Victims Act, a law that allows survivors of child sexual abuse to pursue legal action. Through the lawsuit, the family is seeking compensatory damages, punitive damages, attorneys’ fees, court costs, and other legal relief related to the alleged physical injuries and emotional harm suffered by the minor.

At this stage, the allegations remain part of an active civil lawsuit. No court has ruled on the claims, and the defendants have not been found liable. Attorneys representing the minor, as well as representatives for the Boy Scouts organizations named in the lawsuit, did not immediately respond to requests for comment following the filing.

The case highlights the serious legal responsibilities organizations have when providing programs and activities for children. Lawsuits involving allegations of abuse often examine whether proper safety policies, staff supervision, and employee training were in place to help protect minors from harm.

As the legal proceedings move forward, the court will review the evidence presented by both sides before reaching any conclusions regarding responsibility or liability. Until then, the allegations contained in the lawsuit remain unproven.

Sources

• New Jersey Superior Court (Court Records)
• New Jersey Child Victims Act (Official State of New Jersey)