Singapore News - The father of a 31-year-old debater who took his own life after allegations of sexual misconduct against him were made public, has sued the Debate Association (Singapore), claiming that its “wrongful” actions caused the death of his son. Mr Lucas Li, a prominent member. Read more at www.tnp.sg
He is seeking unspecified damages for mental distress suffered by his son, as well as bereavement and the loss of dependency for himself and his wife. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Lucas Li died by suicide on Aug 8, 2018. (Photo: Facebook/Tributes to Lucas Li)
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SINGAPORE: A man whose son committed suicide after being accused of sexual misconduct is suing the Debate Association (Singapore), where his son used to be a programme director, for damages.
Mr Lawrence Li See Kit is suing the association as the personal representative of Mr Lucas Li Guangsheng, who died aged 31 on Aug 8, 2018 by suicide.
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He claims negligence by the association in the way they handled investigations and publication of allegations against Lucas, and alleges that their actions led to Lucas suicide when the association and its members knew of Lucas mental condition and risk of suicide.