UNITED KINGDOM
The Independent
Former City lawyer Patrick Raggett wins £54,000 damages after suffering years of abuse at Jesuit-run school
Jan Colley
Friday 09 November 2012
A former City lawyer who claims he made a mess of his life because he was sexually abused at a Jesuit-run school today won £54,923 damages.
Patrick Raggett had asked for an award of up to £5 million 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.
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.
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