micfranklin
05-29-2007, 12:26 AM
A bullied teenager will receive substantial damages and an income for life after a Supreme Court judge found NSW educational authorities failed in their duty of care to deal with playground assaults and bullying.
Benjamin Cox's mother, Angela, sued the State of NSW on behalf of the Hunter Valley teenager.
He will receive at least $220,000 for pain and suffering.
She said the bullying, which started in infants school, had resulted in her son having little education and being unable to work.
Outside court his barrister, Dennis Wheelahan, QC, said the judgement had implications for the education system.
"The implications are that pupils in our school systems who are the subject of this type of conduct [if liability is established] can expect to recover substantial damages as is the case for Benjamin Cox."
http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/bullied-teen-awarded-income-for-life/2007/05/14/1178995042035.html
Even for other countries this is pathetic. This is exactly why people become pussies when they become adults, and it's more than just sad, it's pitiful. Perfect get-rich-quick scheme though, regardless of how pathetic this kid is as a life-form:rolleyes:
Benjamin Cox's mother, Angela, sued the State of NSW on behalf of the Hunter Valley teenager.
He will receive at least $220,000 for pain and suffering.
She said the bullying, which started in infants school, had resulted in her son having little education and being unable to work.
Outside court his barrister, Dennis Wheelahan, QC, said the judgement had implications for the education system.
"The implications are that pupils in our school systems who are the subject of this type of conduct [if liability is established] can expect to recover substantial damages as is the case for Benjamin Cox."
http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/bullied-teen-awarded-income-for-life/2007/05/14/1178995042035.html
Even for other countries this is pathetic. This is exactly why people become pussies when they become adults, and it's more than just sad, it's pitiful. Perfect get-rich-quick scheme though, regardless of how pathetic this kid is as a life-form:rolleyes: