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8-Year-Old Sets Teen's Hair on Fire, Mother Sues for $580K

Original: 8-Year-Old Sets 16-Year-Old’s Hair on Fire, Mother Sues Him for $580K#news #fpy #usa #court #crime

An 8-year-old allegedly set a 16-year-old's hair on fire, and the teenager's mother is now suing the child for $580,000 in damages. The unusual lawsuit — a young child facing a six-figure claim — is drawing attention as it moves through the courts, with debate over who should be held responsible for a young child's actions.

Why now: The unusual combination of a very young defendant and a large damages claim in a fire incident is drawing widespread attention.

8-year-old child16-year-old victimUnited States

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