Ex-student sues over burn injuries

A FORMER Melbourne High School student is suing the South Yarra school and the federal government for negligence after she fainted and fell into a fire on an army cadet camp resulting in severe injuries.

In a writ lodged in the Victorian Supreme Court, Annie Louey, 18, claims she was enrolled as a member of the Melbourne High Army Cadet Unit on June 22, 2009, when she suffered severe burns and facial disfigurement in the incident.

The writ states she was attempting to cook dinner as instructed as part of the cadet course at Heathcote-Graytown National Park, without adult supervision, when she sliced her finger causing her to faint and fall into an open fire.

She suffered deep dermal burns to the left side of her face, left ear, neck and chest and severe facial disfigurement. She also now suffers from anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and pain, shock and suffering.

”The plaintiff has suffered a degree of physical and psychological impairment … [and] is thereby entitled to institute and maintain this proceeding for general damages for pain and suffering, loss or enjoyment of life and loss of amenities of life,” the writ states.

She is seeking damages, interest and costs, claiming the school and government:

■ Failed to supervise her adequately or at all.

■ Allowed her to conduct a dangerous activity.

■ Requested or required her to carry out a dangerous activity.

■ Provided a knife that was insufficient and inadequate for what it was to be used for.

■ Failed to provide adequate cooking utensils.

■ Failed to supervise a large open fire during the course.

■ Failed to provide any or any adequate means of lighting such that cooking activities could be conducted safely.

■ Failed to exercise due care and skill in the care, control and management of the course.

The school or government is yet to lodge their defence with the court.

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