BJM v Nathan Eyre & Ors

BJM v Nathan Eyre & Ors

The claimant's PTSD and significant psychiatric harm are wholly attributable to the abuse; the abuse materially contributed to his personality disorder and loss of earning capacity. Damages assessed on a broad brush basis, taking account of pre-existing vulnerability but not discounting the defendants' responsibility. Aggravated damages awarded due to the defendants' exploitation and humiliation of the claimant.

Parties
Claimant: BJM; First Defendant: Nathan Eyre; Second Defendant: Raymond Colin Hawthorne; Third Defendant: Leslie Loram; Fourth Defendant: David Riley
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 November 2010
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment After Assessment of Damages
Outcome
Judgment for the claimant against all defendants jointly and severally.
Legal Topics
Sexual Abuse, Aggravated Damages, Loss of Earnings, Psychiatric Injury, Causation, Assessment of Damages
Tort Personal Injury Child Protection Sexual Abuse Aggravated Damages Loss of Earnings Psychiatric Injury Causation +1 more

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Parties

BJM

Claimant

Nathan Eyre

First Defendant

Raymond Colin Hawthorne

Second Defendant

Leslie Loram

Third Defendant

David Riley

Fourth Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment After Assessment of Damages

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Extent of damages for sexual and physical abuse
  2. 2 Causation between abuse and psychiatric/educational harm
  3. 3 Appropriate quantum for pain, suffering, loss of amenity, aggravated damages, and loss of earnings

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant's PTSD and significant psychiatric harm are wholly attributable to the abuse; the abuse materially contributed to his personality disorder and loss of earning capacity. Damages assessed on a broad brush basis, taking account of pre-existing vulnerability but not discounting the defendants' responsibility. Aggravated damages awarded due to the defendants' exploitation and humiliation of the claimant.

Court Disposition

Judgment for the claimant against all defendants jointly and severally.

Orders

  • Defendants jointly and severally liable for £209,450 damages plus £7,155.26 interest.
  • Defendants jointly and severally liable for claimant's costs, subject to detailed assessment if not agreed.