I am curious about how to respond to a school violence civil lawsuit.

Hello. This is a response regarding how to respond to a school violence civil lawsuit.

In a school violence case, the procedure of the School Violence Countermeasures Deliberation Committee, criminal punishment, and a civil claim for damages may proceed separately.

Regardless of the result of the School Violence Countermeasures Deliberation Committee, if the victim claims damages based on a tort under the Civil Act, the perpetrator and the perpetrator's parents may have to bear civil liability for it.

A claim for damages in a school violence civil lawsuit usually consists of consolation money for mental harm, treatment costs, and psychological counseling costs, and the amount claimed varies from several million won to several tens of millions of won depending on the degree of the case.

The perpetrator's conduct and attitude, the degree of harm, the result of the School Violence Countermeasures Deliberation Committee, and whether a settlement has been reached act as important factors in calculating the amount of compensation.

If a measure has been imposed by the School Violence Countermeasures Deliberation Committee and the fact of harm has been recognized to a certain extent, there is also a possibility that civil liability will be recognized.

Therefore, in order to respond, you must organize the facts and secure supporting materials, such as the School Violence Countermeasures Deliberation Committee materials, statements, letters of apology, and whether there is a settlement agreement, and you must also review the possibility of an amicable settlement with the victim.

If responding to the lawsuit is burdensome, it is advisable to specify a response plan with the assistance of an attorney who has abundant experience in school violence and juvenile civil litigation.

If a professional response is prepared from the early stages, unnecessary loss or prolonged disputes can be prevented.

Please proceed with a consultation with an attorney experienced in school violence cases at Daeryun Law Firm to establish a defense strategy for the school violence civil lawsuit.