Man claims psychological injury from allegations his now-deceased son was sexually abused
The man is suing for damages for psychological injury, which he claims he suffered after learning of the allegations his son had been sexually abused.The case was being defended separately by Pell and the church, which had argued they were not liable to pay compensation to the families of alleged victims of sexual abuse.
In a statement on Wednesday, Shine Lawyers chief legal officer, Lisa Flynn, said the civil claim will continue. “Shine Lawyers is progressing a civil claim on behalf of the father of a former altar boy who alleged he was sexually abused by George Pell. The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne is also listed as a defendant in this matter,” she said.A civil trial likely would have provided the opportunity to cross examine Pell, and truly test his defence against these allegations.
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