Good Sam is not guilty of negligence in beach death

Jurors heard the resort's security measures were inadequate, but ultimately decided they did not meet the legal standard for negligence

DAYTONA BEACH -- A jury has found Good Samaritan Resort is not guilty of negligence in the drowning death of a 15-year-old boy in 2015.

Jurors heard testimony during the two-week trial that the resort's security measures were inadequate, but ultimately decided they did not meet the legal standard for negligence.

The boy's parents, who filed the wrongful death lawsuit, argued that the resort should have done more to prevent the boy from drowning. They said the resort did not have enough lifeguards on duty and that the lifeguards were not properly trained.

The resort's attorneys argued that the boy was trespassing on the property and that the resort was not responsible for his death. They also said that the boy's parents were negligent in not supervising him.

The jury deliberated for about three hours before reaching a verdict.

The boy's parents said they were disappointed with the verdict, but they respected the jury's decision. PHOTOS: Frat Beach