The plaintiff brought a motion for judgment against his uncle, the defendant, for damages arising from sexual abuse that occurred in 1975 when the plaintiff was 12 years old.
The defendant initially defended the action but later withdrew his statement of defence and was noted in default.
The court found the defendant liable for sexual abuse, assault, battery, and negligence, and concluded that the abuse caused the plaintiff's severe psychological trauma and loss of earning capacity.
The court awarded the plaintiff $95,000 in general and aggravated damages, $85,000 for loss of earning capacity, $10,250 for future care costs, and $30,000 in punitive damages, along with substantial indemnity costs.
