KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) – The family of Ralph Yarl filed a civil lawsuit Monday morning against Andrew Lester and the homeowner’s association where Lester lives.
The lawsuit alleges the shooting was caused by the “careless” and “negligent” actions of the now 85-year-old and the Highland Acres Homes Association.
It also claims the association had policies prohibiting such an incident but “should have been aware” of Lester’s “access to dangerous weapons and racial animus.”
Lester is charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action in the…
