California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board
11/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/07/2024 13:07
Borderline Bar and Grill Victims Have One Year Remaining to Apply for Compensation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 18, 2024
Contact: Monique Langer
SACRAMENTO - Six years ago, a deadly shooting inside of the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks killed 13 people, and physically and mentally injured dozens more. The victims and their families have one year from today to apply for up to $70,000 in financial reimbursement from the California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB).
The family members of those killed may qualify for funeral and burial reimbursement, support loss, and mental health treatment. Those who witnessed and survived the mass shooting may qualify for a number of benefit types, including but not limited to:
- Mental health treatment,
- Medical costs,
- Home security improvements,
- Income loss.
To receive the funds, victims must submit a completed application by Nov. 7, 2025.
"The victims of the Borderline Bar and Grill shooting deserve the financial support to rebuild and recover from the attack," said CalVCB Executive Officer Lynda Gledhill. "Six years have passed, but the benefits are lifelong. Even if a victim has insurance or other financial resources, applying before the deadline can allow them to access the compensation years from now."
As of Aug.31, 2024, CalVCB has approved 288 applications.
At the time of the Borderline Bar and Grill shooting, the deadline to apply for compensation was three years from the date of the crime. However, as of Jan. 1, 2020, victims of all violent crimes now have even years from the date of the crime to file.
Victims can apply online or through a Victim Witness Assistance Center (VWAC) in their county.
Additional information is available on CalVCB's website.
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The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) provides reimbursement for crime-related expenses to victims who suffer physical injury or the threat of physical injury as a result of violent crime. CalVCB helps crime victims and their families cover unforeseen expenses such as medical bills, mental health treatment, funeral and burial expenses, income loss and more. To learn more about CalVCB, visit victims.ca.gov.