Child poked his eye near home - municipality will pay him 2 million shekels

A 10-year-old boy from Tamra will receive 2 million shekels from the municipality after losing an eye when he fell on a hazardous path near his home. The court found the municipality negligent for failing to remove obstacles and rejected its claim against the parents.

A 10-year-old boy from Tamra will receive 2 million shekels from the municipality for an eye injury sustained after falling on an uneven path near his home. The child tripped over stones and fell face-first onto a cut tree branch that pierced his eye. Despite several surgeries, his vision could not be saved, and doctors recommended a prosthetic. The parents sued the municipality, arguing the path was dangerous due to debris and potholes. The municipality denied responsibility and tried to blame the parents, claiming they failed to supervise the child. The judge, after reviewing photos and witness testimony, ruled that the municipality knew of the danger but took no action. The court found the boy 15% at fault but rejected the municipality's claim against the parents. Ultimately, the municipality will pay 1.7 million shekels in compensation, plus 403,000 shekels for legal fees and 15,000 shekels in court costs.