78-year-old homeowner sues council over £600k property loss due to car park subsidence and wall damage.
Andrew Ewart-James, a 78-year-old homeowner in South Woodchester, UK, is struggling to sell his £1 million farmhouse, which has lost £600,000 in value due to a subsiding council car park and a deteriorating retaining wall. After years of dealing with the issue, he has initiated High Court proceedings against Stroud District Council, alleging negligence. The council has begun preliminary repairs but has not provided sufficient updates, leaving Ewart-James frustrated.
October 02, 2024
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