Vivant Behavioral Health: Owner John Ripley Could Still Face Liability in Mingus Mountain Psych Center Lawsuit

October 1, 2025

The alleged owner of a behavioral health facility for girls has been dismissed from a negligence lawsuit, but he could still face liability in the case against Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center near Prescott.

Thirteen former center residents allege that they were subjected to a range of sex crimes between 2011 and 2022. And their lawyers want defendant John Ripley held personally and vicariously responsible.

But a judge recently dismissed personal claims against Ripley, at least for now.

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