We have successfully obtained a settlement against a local authority for physical abuse suffered by our client at the hands of their foster parents.
Our client brought the claim out of the limitation period (being the deadline of three years from the date of the abuse or the age of 21 whichever is the latter).
The claim faced further complications as the alleged abuser had since passed away without a criminal conviction.
The claim was brought against the local authority as the employer of the foster parents who therefore would have been deemed vicariously liable for the acts of their employees during our client’s placement.
We were able to negotiate an early settlement for the client despite the hurdles the claim faced.
