Mediation/evidence

marky1982_2

Hi all,

Just had a mediation call regarding two private parking charges. I am appealing on several grounds, one is crappy signage, another is disability (I have a condition that affects my memory and I entered the VRM incorrectly twice, but did pay for parking).

I have made my condition clear through the appeals (including IAS who didn't think it was in their remit). I have since had advice from Equality Advisory Support Service that the parking company may have contravened the Equality Act on the grounds of disability (failing to make reasonable adjustments and indirect discrimination).

Now, via the mediator, their solicitor wants to me to email them my GP letter attesting to my condition and how it affected me in the period concerned. This is being sought "to advise their client" to possibly strike it out. Not sure if this is a genuine attempt for them to drop the case or to see a important piece of my evidence before a court case? Any thoughts?

Gr1pr

Which parking company claimant. ?

Which solicitor ?

It does seem to be a reasonable request and as a defendant it is your duty to try to avoid an actual court hearing

sgthammer

Be aware that many NHS practices now charge for letters of support or don't provide them at all. But it might be worth a punt. It's certainly not an attempt to undermine your case – surprise evidence in court is mostly a dramatic conceit that bears little relation to actual legal proceedings, and it's quite normal for both sets of lawyers to be familiar with what the other is planning to argue.

On the other hand, there is an abundance of threads on this platform about the legal standing of private parking penalties, and it's definitely worth your while to give them a browse.

marky1982_2

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82170627#Comment_82170627

I already have the GP letter. Well worth £25! I didn't have this earlier on but I had supplied a copy of my patient care summary as evidence of my condition.

Coupon-mad

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82170631#Comment_82170631

I still don't think they'll back down early.

Which parking company claimant?

Which solicitor?

sgthammer

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82170631#Comment_82170631

Bargain! My mum's GP charged £50 for one in support of a housing application. Then the next association wanted the application form countersigned instead and they just wouldn't do it.

Good luck with the appeal.

marky1982_2

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82170636#Comment_82170636

Moorside Legal and Ocean Parking

marky1982_2

think they are very sympathetic! Sorry to hear it was hassle for you.

Coupon-mad

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82170653#Comment_82170653

They are not sympathetic. Let's see if I'm wrong.

marky1982_2

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82170667#Comment_82170667

I meant the GP!

Coupon-mad

I did wonder!