Basketball court death: Teen's guardians settle suit against East Coast Town Council, EM Services
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SINGAPORE — The guardians of a teenager who in 2021 died after a basketball backboard structure fell on him have settled a civil suit filed against East Coast Town Council (ECTC) and EM Services, a real estate services company.The Straits Times learnt thatBasketball court death: Teen's guardians settle suit against East Coast Town Council, EM Services
SINGAPORE — The guardians of a teenager who in 2021 died after a basketball backboard structure fell on him have settled a civil suit filed against East Coast Town Council (ECTC) and EM Services, a real estate services company.The Straits Times learnt that the guardians of 17-year-old Mohd Ridwan had filed claims in July 2024 seeking $150,000 from the two parties.ST understands that the matter was settled in April 2025 for an undisclosed sum, with the parties signing a non-disclosure agreement.Lawyers K. Anparasan and Grace Tan from WhiteFern, who were acting for ECTC, said: «We wish to state that the civil proceedings have been amicably resolved on a confidential basis.»In response to queries from ST, a spokesperson for the town said: «We have extended our deepest sympathies and support to his family. Our thoughts remain with his loved ones.»The guardians were represented by Thirumurthy Ayernaar Pambayan of Murthy & Co, while CIVIC Legal represented EM Services.The teenager died on July 26, 2021, after sustaining serious injuries while playing basketball at a court near Block 18 Bedok South Road. Read more














