Facts: Army Apprentice School junior sexually abused
MAD was a junior apprentice in the Australian Army during the 1970s. He was only 16 years of age at the time as he attended the Army Apprentice School.
During his employment within the army, MAD suffered numerous instances of child sexual abuse. The perpetrators were senior apprentices, staff and officers who operated the Army Apprentice School. He suffered from child physical abuse at the hands of his senior colleagues on many occasions. For instance, senior recruits held down the Plaintiff on his bed and a large senior recruit dived onto MAD, damaging his back.
Consequently he suffered PTSD and other psychological illnesses.
Outcome: awarded money after suing Commonwealth Government
O’Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors commenced civil action on his behalf. We filed a law suit against the Commonwealth of Australia for assault and battery committed by other army personnel. This matter was settled via mediation and MAD received significant compensation.
If you have want to sue Governmental authorities for unlawful arrest, false imprisonment, malicious prosecution or assault, battery or brutality, contact O’Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors on (02) 9261 4281 to set up a free appointment with our civil lawyers.
