Ivana Smit's Mother Awarded RM1.1 Million in Damages
The High Court today awarded RM1.1 million in damages to Christina Carolina Gerarda Johanna Verstappen, the mother of Dutch model Ivana Esther Robert Smit. Smit's nude body was found on a condominium balcony eight years ago.
Verstappen had sued the Inspector-General of Police, ASP Faizal Abdullah (Dang Wangi investigating officer), the Home Minister, and the Malaysian government, alleging breach of statutory duties and negligence in the investigation of her daughter's death.
Judge Roz Mawar Rozain ordered the defendants to pay RM500,000 in general damages, RM300,000 in aggravated damages, and RM300,000 in exemplary damages.