Relationships require effort from both parties and occasionally there could issues that arise. Unfortunately for this Singaporean woman, turning down the advances of a man who had intended to pursue her romantically led to legal action.
Woman keeping man in friend-zone resulted in 2 separate lawsuits
According to CNA, it appears the the man by the name K Kawshigan has filed a lawsuit against a woman named Nora Tan. Prior to this, it appears that K Kawshigan was in the midst of pursuing Nora Tan romantically. It was reported that they’ve met in a social setting back in October 2016.
However, in September 2020, conflict arose between the both of them and it appears that there was a ‘misalignment’ in the friendship. Nora explained to Kawshigan that she only saw him as a friend while he thinks of them as close friends. Consequently, she then suggested to him that they should distance themselves from this friendship. Unfortunately being relegated to the ‘friend-zone’ has caused him displeasure and proceeded to threaten her with civil and court cases.
Following that, she received a phone call from a woman who claimed to be his counsellor and told her to participate in counselling activities with him so he could come to terms with the matter. After a year and a half of attending various counselling sessions, Nora finds that the sessions were of little to no help and decided to stop attending.
Kawshigan then proceeded to file 2 separate lawsuits against Nora. One of the lawsuits was filed in Magistrate Court while the second lawsuit was filed in the High Court.
In the lawsuit filed through the High Court, Kawshigan is asking for a S$3 million (RM9.7 million) compensation for his emotional trauma and other impacts in life. Following that, in a separate lawsuit filed in the Magistrate’s Court that was struck out by deputy registrar Lewis Tan it appears that he has filed another S$22,000 for breaching an agreement to improve their relationship.
Nora has since filed for a counterclaim and defence to the higher court. Additionally, she has also long-term personal protection order application against Mr Kawshigan, with the trial for this continuing in February.
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