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Israeli Court Awards Over 4 Million Shekels in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
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First reported by Ynet · 6 days ago
What happened
An Israeli court awarded over 4 million shekels to the family of a water polo player who drowned during a training session 11 years ago. The ruling found the kibbutz negligent for not having a lifeguard present, and the athlete's son, who witnessed the event and developed PTSD, will receive 2 million shekels.
- 01Court awards over 4 million shekels in drowning lawsuit.
- 02Son receives 2 million shekels for PTSD after witnessing father's death.
- 03Kibbutz found negligent for lack of lifeguard during training.
- 04Drowning confirmed as cause of death after 6 minutes underwater.
- 05Family to receive compensation for widow, three other children.
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