IMX v Peter Mark Bicknell
The claimant is entitled to general damages for the sexual abuse and its psychiatric consequences, special damages for future treatment and loss of earnings, and a Smith v Manchester award for future labour market risk. Post-abuse support by the defendant does not mitigate damages. The total award is £203,815 plus interest.
- Parties
- Claimant: IMX; Defendant: Peter Mark Bicknell
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 26 September 2024
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Quantum Assessment After Summary Judgment
- Outcome
- judgment for claimant
- Legal Topics
- Assessment of Damages, Psychiatric Injury, Sexual Offences, Special Measures, Loss of Earnings, Future Treatment Costs
Case Brief
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Parties
IMX
Claimant
Peter Mark Bicknell
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Civil / Quantum Assessment After Summary Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 What is the appropriate quantum of damages for sexual abuse resulting in long-term psychiatric injury?
- 2 Can post-abuse financial or emotional support by the abuser mitigate general damages?
- 3 What special measures are appropriate for vulnerable parties in civil hearings?
Ratio Decidendi
The claimant is entitled to general damages for the sexual abuse and its psychiatric consequences, special damages for future treatment and loss of earnings, and a Smith v Manchester award for future labour market risk. Post-abuse support by the defendant does not mitigate damages. The total award is £203,815 plus interest.
Court Disposition
judgment for claimant
Orders
- Defendant to pay claimant £203,815 in damages.
- Interest at 2% on general damages from date of claim form.
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