Neighbor who called 11-year-old autistic boy a ‘public nuisance’ ordered to pay $8M after allegedly asking if there was a ‘cure’ - New York Post

A Northern California neighbor was ordered to pay $8 million after calling an 11-year-old autistic boy a "public nuisance" and allegedly asking if there was a "cure" for his condition. The lawsuit stemmed from disputes over the boy's backyard behavior, which his family described as a result of his autism and need for supervision. The court ruled in favor of the family, acknowledging the boy's challenges and the neighbor's inappropriate and discriminatory remarks.

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