In a significant legal ruling, the municipality of Araguaína has been ordered to pay R$ 60,000 to a teenager who suffered the loss of a testicle due to a kick sustained during recess at the Municipal School Dr. Simão Lutz Kossobutzki in September 2023. This decision was based on the finding that there was a failure in the school's duty of care and supervision, linking the injury to delays in medical evaluation. The court emphasized the school's responsibility to safeguard its students and address incidents of violence promptly.

The incident which occurred during school hours was serious enough that it raised concerns about the school's ability to manage and monitor student interactions effectively. Following the attack, the family reported the issue, and while the school provided psychological and medical follow-up services upon learning about the incident, the court highlighted that there was a failure to act immediately in response to the situation. The school did not recognize the seriousness of the injury at the time, prompting the family to seek legal recourse after the fact.

As the municipality considers its legal options, including the possibility of appealing the court's decision, this case raises broader questions about the safety protocols in schools in Brazil, particularly regarding student interactions and the responsibilities of educational institutions to ensure their students' welfare. The ruling may set a precedent for similar cases of negligence and student safety in schools across the country.