The father of Athena Strand, the 7-year-old Texas girl who authorities say was killed by a contracted FedEx driver, is suing her alleged killer, the parcel delivery company & the contractor that hired him.
Jacob Strand filed the lawsuit in Wise County alleging the companies were negligent in their hiring of Tanner Horner & that they "breached the duty of care."
He is seeking $1 million in damages & a jury trial.
"Our thoughts remain with the family of Athena Strand in the wake of this tragedy," a FedEx statement to Fox News Digital said. "We are aware of the complaint filed against FedEx Ground."
Horner, 30, is charged with capital murder & aggravated kidnapping in connection to Strand’s death.
He said he accidentally struck the girl with his delivery vehicle & strangled her in the van. He was delivering a package to Jacob Strand in Paradise, Texas, at the time.
Despite being hit by the van, Horner says Strand was okay, even able to talk after the incident & tell him her name. However, he apparently panicked & shoved Strand into his vehicle.
After attempting to break the girl's neck, Horner resorted to strangling Strand because he was concerned she might tell her father about the situation.
Two days later, the girl’s body was found less than 10 miles from her father’s property.
Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said the death penalty will be sought against Horner.
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