A student received a compensation of R$ 60,000 after suffering a testicular torsion, which led to the loss of a testicle, due to an assault by another student during recess.
A student in Araguaína, Brazil, was recently awarded R$ 60,000 in damages after experiencing a serious medical emergency due to an assault during school recess. The incident, which took place at the Municipal School Dr. Simão Lutz Kossobutzki in September 2023, involved another student kicking him in the groin, resulting in a painful condition known as testicular torsion that ultimately led to the loss of one of his testicles.
The court ruled on February 13, 2026, that the municipality is liable for the incident, ordering it to pay R$ 25,000 for moral damages reflecting the emotional distress experienced by the student and R$ 35,000 for aesthetic damages due to the visible permanent effects of the injury. The student's family lawyer argued that the awarded amount is insufficient compared to the extent of the damage, underscoring that the injury sustained is irreversible and will have long-term implications for the student's health and wellbeing.
This case highlights important concerns regarding student safety in schools and the responsibilities of educational institutions to protect their students from violence. The outcome of this court decision not only sets a precedent for how similar cases of school violence are handled but also brings attention to the need for better policies and awareness programs to prevent such incidents in the future.
