A family has launched a civil action against the National Trust
following the death of a boy in June 2007.
Daniel Mullinger, from Colchester, Essex, was killed by a
falling tree branch as he sheltered from the rain during
an orienteering exercise.
The 11-year-old was on a school trip with 68 other pupils from
West Bergholt, Essex, to the Trust's field study centre
at Felbrigg Hall, near Cromer, Norfolk.
The National Trust confirmed a civil action had been launched
over the tragedy.
Peter Griffiths, east of England regional director, said: "None
of us in the National Trust can imagine what a challenge the last
three years have been for Daniel Mullinger's family, and the
families of the other children injured in this tragic accident in
2007.
"After what the coroner described as a comprehensive
investigation, North Norfolk District Council stated that, in their
view, Daniel's death was an accident that was not foreseeable. The
coroner recorded a verdict of accidental death.
"It would be inappropriate to comment further on this civil case
at such a preliminary stage."