Abuse compensation due to negligence of sporting associations

Like many institutions (sporting, scouts, churches, schools, hospitals, aged-care etc), the prevalence of physical, psychological and sexual abuse, both historical and current, is becoming more exposed in recent years. Abuse compensation claims are on the rise, and abuse survivors' rights and ability to make a claim have improved significantly, particularly with the abolition of time limits in 2018. In this blog, we specifically look at abuse compensation as a result of the negligence of sporting institutions.

In the realm of sports, the recent revelation surrounding Perth Wildcat Kendal "Tiny" Pinder exposes the unsettling reality of sporting "heroes". Pinder's on-court success overshadowed his off-court predatory actions, and now, former Wildcat's owner, Bob Williams, faces a groundbreaking civil action for failing to protect young fans from Pinder's predatory actions.