AUSTRALIA
The Age
May 2, 2014
Mark Russell and Adam Cooper
A man who claims to have been sexually assaulted as a boy by two members of Melbourne’s orthodox Jewish community is suing the St Kilda East Yeshivah Centre for negligence.
Lawyers for Manny Waks have filed a Supreme Court writ against two men he claims sexually abused him and another 11 defendants, including the Yeshivah Centre, for negligently failing to properly supervise and control the alleged offenders.
Associate Justice Robyn Lansdowne agreed on Friday to extend the time to serve the writ on the 13 defendants.
In the writ, lawyer Dr Vivian Waller outlined how Mr Waks alleged he was sexually abused by two offenders, including David Cyprys, at various locations including the Yeshivah Centre.
Another 11 defendants – separate from the two alleged abusers – are claimed to have been negligent in the operation and management of the Yeshivah Centre and/or negligent in the supervision and control of the alleged offenders.
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