Vehicle damaged in school car park by pupil. Who's liable?
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Roadrider48
Voice of the people
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- Londonistan
I suppose the pupil technically, but just try getting the money.
On the other hand, maybe the school? But they could say I suppose you park at your own risk.
On the other hand, maybe the school? But they could say I suppose you park at your own risk.
Roadrider48
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[QUOTE 4454038, member: 45"]..might be complicated by the fact that the young person wasn't in full control at the time. And the vehicle was owned by a member of staff.[/QUOTE]
Being a staff car, it could be different. If it's an official staff car park, maybe liability insurance applies?
Being a staff car, it could be different. If it's an official staff car park, maybe liability insurance applies?
Smokin Joe
Squire
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- Bare headed cyclist, Smoker
I've never known the owner of a car park to be liable for damages caused by a third party. It's nothing to do with them.
Roadrider48
Voice of the people
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- Londonistan
There you go. What do I know?
MontyVeda
a short-tempered ill-controlled small-minded troll
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- Lancaster... the little city.
No one is liable... and the person with the damaged car should have cycled to work. 
DaveReading
Don't suffer fools gladly (must try harder!)
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- Reading, obvs
Damaged how?
Accidentally or on purpose ?
Accidentally or on purpose ?
Profpointy
Legendary Member
If deliberate or neglegent, then you may be able to blame the pupil. If you go to court, and if you win, he may have to pay you compensation at 10p a week out of his pocket money.
Good luck
Good luck
Beebo
Firm and Fruity
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- Hexleybeef
we need to understand a bit more about this.
But, i would inform both motor insures, the school's publc liability insurer and also the parents of the pupil, and let them discuss it.
But, i would inform both motor insures, the school's publc liability insurer and also the parents of the pupil, and let them discuss it.
nickyboy
Norven Mankey
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- You want hills? We got hills
Howsabout you give us the full facts as you know them and then perhaps we might be able to offer you some constructive opinions
1) Why was the pupil driving a teacher's car?
2) What does "not in full control" of the car mean?
3) How old was the pupil?
4) Was there an adult with the pupil in the car at the time of the incident?
5) What was the nature of the damage?
1) Why was the pupil driving a teacher's car?
2) What does "not in full control" of the car mean?
3) How old was the pupil?
4) Was there an adult with the pupil in the car at the time of the incident?
5) What was the nature of the damage?
Dayvo
just passin' through
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Without the details, and if it was vandalised, then I'd say the scrote's parents.
If it was an accident, then possibly the school's insurance would cover it.
If it was an accident, then possibly the school's insurance would cover it.
summerdays
Cycling in the sun
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- Bristol
Should the pupil have been there? Schools can have different rules and layouts but generally pupils at all schools would normally be supervised by parents/staff in a car park area?
glasgowcyclist
Charming but somewhat feckless
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[QUOTE 4454181, member: 45"]Sorry, I'm trying to remain ambiguous. Staff vehicle damaged by pupil with special needs. Intentionally, but not intentionally, if you know what I mean.[/QUOTE]
As @User14044 said above, I'd notify my insurers and let them do the chasing. I'd also be inclined to just accept it as a risk of parking there and not give the kid or his parents any grief about it. After all, it's only a car.
GC
As @User14044 said above, I'd notify my insurers and let them do the chasing. I'd also be inclined to just accept it as a risk of parking there and not give the kid or his parents any grief about it. After all, it's only a car.
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