The applicant sought compensation after an assault by a member of the family with whom he was being fostered.
Held: The Compensation scheme disallowed a claim in respect of an assault by a member of the victim’s family. Under the fostering regulations, the arrangement was intended to allow him to live with the fostering family as a member of that family. The issue was one of legal interpretation, not of blood ties. The claim failed.
Judges:
Newman J
Citations:
Times 08-Jul-2004
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Personal Injury
Updated: 12 April 2022; Ref: scu.199254