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A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Virginia Tech and two mental health professionals, claiming their negligence led to student Lexie Paragas’ suicide in May 2025. The estate seeks $10.45 million in damages, alleging inadequate care, a flawed treatment plan, and failure to update her case — all of which allegedly contributed to the tragedy. This case underscores the urgent need for better mental health support on campuses and demands accountability for what families describe as a critical lapse in duty of care.

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