A shocking incident that took place in Santanyí, Mallorca, in the summer of 2018 has now led to serious legal consequences. A 45-year-old Spanish babysitter is about to stand trial in Palma for negligent assault after causing serious first and second degree burns to a three-year-old boy she was looking after. isla Magazine News sheds light on the tragic details that led to this trial.
The babysitter was in charge of two children when the incident happened. After the young boy soiled his pants, she decided to give him a bath to clean him up. Tragically, the woman set the water far too hot without checking the temperature first. When the boy was placed in the tub, the hot water burned his skin while his cries were ignored by the babysitter.
The child was immediately taken to a local health center, from where he was quickly transferred to a university hospital due to the severity of his injuries. The doctors diagnosed first and second degree burns that will leave permanent scars on the boy's buttocks and legs.
The public prosecutor's office in Mallorca has now demanded a fine of 4050 euros and is also demanding that the defendant pay compensation of 1878.27 euros to the parents of the injured child. This case underlines the immense responsibility that comes with looking after children and the serious consequences that negligent actions can have.
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