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Damage to car on petrol forecourt caused by bin blowing over
My car was damaged (door dented) by Tesco bin while I was filling up car with fuel. Tesco say not liable??
Asked on 8 January 2016 by cjak1973
Answered by
Honest John
If the bin was supposed to be secured but wasn't then Tesco is liable. If it was a free standing bin, then what happened was an 'Act of God' and Tesco is not liable.
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