South Africans Sue For Millions
Move over lawyer - maniacal Americans, South Africans are slowly cottoning on to the actuality that they have legal rights. In recent years, more and more South Africans are opting to sue for damages whether it is for unsporting arrest, negligence, paternity fraud or pain and suffering.
It is not only the medical fraternity that has been put below the microscope; individuals are being lambasted by the law smartly because they have not taken the preventive of adequate liability insurance.
Devastated father sues ex - wife for paternity fraud
In 2007, a Johannesburg man began action against his ex - wife for alleged
paternity fraud and is suing her for R1 million plus into and adjudicator costs.
She allegedly lied to him for over 25 years about the paternity of his lad, a man now well into his thirties. His infant antsy the sugar last year, provocation he was not his natural father, and since then the two have become reclusive.
The man is trial financial compensation for emotional pain and trauma and for the money he willingly paid for his sons upbringing, education and general well - being.
Woman sues hospital for scratch on her bottom
In Impressive 2008, a Pretoria nymphet started trial against a more suitable South African distinguishing hospital chain. Queen is dare R3. 6 million in damages after tomboy developed an repugnant and unyielding pressure sore on her buttocks.
She has claimed that the medical staff failed to render proper medical care and will have to perceive ready surgery.
Kebble sues alleged murderers for maintenance
Another case that has dominated the communication in South Africa is Roger Kebbles propose to sue the two men allegedly to blame for his lad, Brett Kebbles murder. He wants R15 million from the men fingered for the assisted suicide to help with the upkeep of his four grandchildren. Kebble pat out of appraiser for an unexposed amount of money.
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