Aunt suing 12-year-old nephew for accidentally breaking her wrist as he welcomed her

The boy shouted 'I love you!' and jumped into her arms

The sentences have been criticised locally, sparking calls for the judgment to be reviewed (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

An aunt is suing her 12-year-old nephew after he broke her wrist by leaping into her arms to welcome her to his birthday party.

Sean Tarala, who was an 8-year-old at the time of the incident, jumped towards his aunt, 54-year-old Jennifer Connell, and accidentally pushed her to the ground.

Four years later, Ms Connell is seeking $127,000 from the child.

Now 12-years-old, the child appeared in court accompanied by only his father on Friday, after his mother Lisa Tarala died last year.

Ms Connell, a human resources manager, told the Superior Court in Bridgeport that her nephew is “very loving” and “sensitive” towards her, but that he should accountable for his actions.

She said that she remembered him shouting "'Auntie Jen I love you'" as he was "flying at me".

Ms Connell is seeking compensation because she claims the incident has affected her ability to walk. She also finds it difficult to hold things, giving the example of an hors d'ouerve plate at a party she recently attended.

The youngster appeared confused as the proceedings unfolded, The Conneticut Post reported.

The lawsuit comes after a woman sued herself, after she caused a car crash which killed her husband.

The couple were driving through the Nevada desert when Barbara Bagley hit a bush and lost control of the vehicle. Her husband Bradley Bagley died ten days later after sucumbing to his injuries.

Ms Bagley acted as both defendany and plaintiff in the case, The Daily Mail reported.