Court Awards Dh200,000 Compensation to Woman Assaulted by Colleague

The Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court has ordered a woman to pay Dh200,000 in compensation to her colleague after finding her guilty of assault during a workplace altercation that left the victim with both physical injuries and psychological trauma.

 

The dispute began with a violent attack in which the defendant struck the plaintiff, causing what court filings described as “serious bodily harm.” The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court had earlier convicted the defendant of assault in separate criminal proceedings.

 

Following that ruling, the injured employee filed a civil lawsuit seeking Dh300,000 in damages for material and moral harm. The Civil Family Court partially upheld her claim, granting two-thirds of the amount requested.

 

In its reasoning, the court referred to provisions of the UAE Civil Transactions Law, which stipulate that “whoever causes harm to another shall be obliged to compensate, even if not fully competent.” The judgment noted that the assault caused verifiable harm, supported by medical reports and the prior criminal conviction, and that compensation should cover both physical injuries and emotional suffering, including “sadness and pain.”

 

The defendant was further ordered to bear court fees and legal expenses.

 

 

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