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Parents claim 500 thousand euros for son's death on goalpost

Observador9 September 2026 at 14:51

A 15-year-old student died after a goalpost fell during a physical education class. The accident occurred while the young man was practicing sports activities at school.

The parents of the victim are demanding compensation of nearly 500,000 euros. The lawsuit is directed against the teacher responsible for the class and against the religious congregation that manages the school.

The case is being tried and raises questions about safety in school sports facilities and about the responsibility of education professionals during school activities.

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