Former City Lawyer...

Daily Mail
November 9, 2012

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Former city lawyer who claimed ?5million damages after his 'life was ruined' by sexual abuse at Jesuit-run school wins ?55,000 payout

A former city lawyer has won ?55,000 in damages after claiming sexual abuse he suffered at a Jesuit-run school damaged his career in later life

Patrick Raggett, who worked in the City, had asked for an award of up to ?5million on the basis that the abuse caused recognised psychiatric disorders and behaviour which led to the loss of his legal career.

Mrs Justice Swift at London’s High Court said he was not entitled to such a large award and awarded him ?40,000 for pain and suffering, plus interest and expenses, including the cost of therapy, totalling ?54,923.

She said: 'I am well aware that the conclusions I have reached in my judgment will be disappointing to the claimant and that its contents may cause him some distress.