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

An 11-year-old autistic boy's family was awarded $8 million after a neighbor sued them, calling the boy a "public nuisance" and allegedly asking if there was a "cure" for his autism. The jury found the neighbor responsible for emotional distress and other harms caused by her complaints about the boy's behavior. The court ruled that the boy's noises were a result of his autism and not disruptive, emphasizing the need for understanding and support for individuals with disabilities.

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