The claimant sought damages having suffered sexual abuse while a child at a school run by the defendants. He had gone on to qualify as a solicitor and to work with a series of large firms.
Held: Though he had undoubtedly suffered, and done less well at school for the abuse, there was no real sign that his subsequent career had been adversely affected, and the court found that his social drinking and drugtaking was intermittent and not connected with the abuse. He did however suffer the narcissistic personality traits, and sexual dysfunction.
The damages or pain and suffering were set at andpound;40,000, with no award for loss of earnings.
Judges:
Swift J
Citations:
[2012] EWHC 3132 (QB)
Links:
Personal Injury, Damages
Updated: 06 November 2022; Ref: scu.465700
