Posts tagged Institutional Abuse

A glance at quantum for child abuse cases -where might Queensland be heading?

In this blog we considered where Queensland might be heading in terms of general damages assessments for matters concerning child abuse and child sexual abuse. We consider this in light of the awards for general damages made in other jurisdictions within the Commonwealth.

QLD Quantum DecisionsLuke Ingham-MyersApril 29, 2021Child Abuse, Institutional Abuse, Psychiatric Injury, General Damages

Lawrence v Christian Brothers [2020] WADC 27

Quantum decision of the Western Australian District Court in a Historical Institutional Abuse matter. The Court considered assessments of General Damages (where there are no statutory provisions applicable), Economic Loss and Loss of Superannuation.

WA Quantum DecisionsLuke Ingham-MyersApril 19, 2021Institutional Abuse, General Damages, Economic Loss