Gladstones Fumble UK CPM Claim
When UK Car Park Management tried to drag a small business into court over a parking ticket, they probably thought it would be easy money. Instead, they left the courtroom licking their wounds, out of pocket by £2,154.10 and facing a defence they never saw coming.
This wasn’t just a legal victory. It was a full-blown embarrassment for both the parking company and their legal team, Gladstone Solicitors.
The Setup: A Flimsy Claim and a Confident Opponent
The case started like many do with a parking charge, a claim form, and a lot of legal noise. UK Car Park Management accused our client of a breach linked to a vehicle they had hired, but the paperwork was vague and key documents were missing.
Our client, a small business owner, turned to us for help. We reviewed the situation and immediately saw opportunities. We passed the case to our trusted solicitor partners at Lawrence and Associates, and what followed was a strategic masterclass.
The Strike Out Attempt: A Warning They Ignored
The solicitor first applied to strike out the claim for failing to meet basic legal requirements under CPR 16.4. The judge gave UK Car Park Management a second chance to amend their claim but ordered them to pay costs as punishment for getting it wrong.
They should have seen the writing on the wall. Instead, they doubled down.
The Final Blow: Gladstone’s Case Falls Apart at Trial
At the final hearing, it was clear they had brought a knife to a gunfight. Represented by Mr Jackson Yamba, our client delivered a defence that hit every technical point with precision.
The court agreed that:
- They failed to serve a proper notice to hirer
- They didn’t provide the hire agreement or supporting documents
- Their witness statement fell short of requirements
It was a clean takedown. The claim was thrown out and they were ordered to pay £2,154.10 to the defendant.
The Aftermath: No Fine, No Stress, No Courtroom Drama
Our client didn’t pay the ticket
Didn’t attend court
Didn’t deal with legal jargon
They handed it to us and walked away with money in the bank
Why This Matters
Parking companies and their solicitors rely on fear and silence. They count on people giving up, paying up, or missing deadlines.
But when you fight back with experts, they crack. We’ve proven it over and over again and you could be next.
Want Them to Regret Taking You to Court?
Send us your claim paperwork and we’ll check if it qualifies for a strike out. If it does, we’ll handle everything.
You could walk away with no fine and money back in your pocket.
