Valerie Carter

Valerie Carter is the grieving mother of twin girls who tragically lost their lives in the Mahdia dormitory fire in May 2023. Following the incident, which resulted in the deaths of 20 students, she initially accepted a settlement of $5 million per child from the state. However, on February 17, 2025, she filed a civil suit against the state seeking over $900 million in compensation, claiming that she was coerced into signing the initial settlement agreement during a period of profound emotional distress.