Got my van open and tools stolen on Friday. Hope these low life scambags will rot in hell. This happened in Loughton on pay and display car park. So watch out if you planning to go there.
I know its a long shot, but was their clear signage in the car park that the owners( im assuming its the council) would normally put up saying they are not responsible for peoples property left their. If not which is a long shot if it is the council. They can be held liable for your costs involved in the break in.
Its contract law john. You purchase a ticket from the car park they have an expressed duty of care to look after your goods in this care contents of the car/van, unless clear signage states so stating they are not responsible.
so really it isn't OTT if your paying for a service shouldn't the council be making every possibility to protect your property.
the case in point that sets the precedent is thornton v shoe lane parking 1971