Q: Was attacked for no reason by teen with autism while babysitting. Parent lied about aggressive behavior prior employment
Was attacked for no reason by a teen with autism while babysitting. Parent withheld full information and lied about violent behavior prior employment, describing him as "quiet and not aggressive". Police was informed and report was filed. School was also informed. Now my back in injured and nobody is held responsible. "Nobody can do anything because he is disabled", were mother's words, who showed NO surprise or sympathy towards me. How to hold her responsible for lying and make sure her violent son would not attack someone else? How to make sure he will not attack me or my minor children, while this violent teenager lives across parking lot from us?
A:
BasicTort (negligence Law) makes no exception for negligent or intentional acts by an incompetent (youth or otherwise).
Lawsuit for damages can be held against the youth and or parents (limitations do apply to some of this.) From what you state the it does not seem that the District Attorney or Municipal Attorney will act to file a complaint and also ask for restitution. A civil restraining order could be requested, (see the Clerk of Courts for forms), so that he must stay away. I hope this helps. If you have access to the police report and bring it to an attorney, they also might be able to help.
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