Former Foster Child Sues State of Carinthia for Several Thousand Euros

The man, who reports, among other things, of violence by his former foster family and in a children's home, has already been compensated with 18,000 euros through the victim protection of the state, confirmed the state. The "Kleine Zeitung" was the first to report on the case. The demand for more money is rejected by the state. The civil trial started on Friday.

Request to 44-Year-Old

For the court, the lawsuit appeared to be unfounded on Friday, the state of Carinthia reported upon APA request. The man was asked to specify the allegations within 14 days, namely who he accuses of what exactly and at what time. To what extent the state of Carinthia has a responsibility in this regard must be clarified. If it turns out that a criminal offense is present, the case will be forwarded to the public prosecutor's office and the civil proceedings will be interrupted.

Through the state's victim protection commission, children placed in care were compensated for abuse and mistreatment suffered during the period from 1945 to 1999. It was an attempt to spare victims the court process, especially since proving cases from long ago is often difficult. The accounts of former foster children are checked for plausibility with the available records and a psychological report, then compensation is provided. So far, 745 reports have been received by the responsible commission, which has been working (with interruptions) since 2010. Compensation payments have been made in 549 cases. In total, more than four million euros have been paid from the state's victim assistance fund, according to the state.

Regular Legal Process

Cases of violence against foster children from the year 2000 onwards are processed through the regular legal process. Since then, there has been no possibility for compensation payments from the state without a corresponding criminal procedure.

(APA/Red)

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