A researcher at Oxford University has been awarded £114,000 in compensation after a mechanic failed to repair her classic Porsche 911 for over 11 years.
Dr Penelope Horlick entrusted her 1997 Porsche 911 Triptonic to mechanic Jagjiwan Jhally in 2010 for repairs following an accident. Despite repeated promises and assurances, the car was not returned for over a decade.
The mechanic, trading as JJ Engineering, eventually dumped the stripped-down shell of the car outside Dr Horlick’s home in 2022. The car had been stripped of its engine, gearbox, and other crucial parts.
Dr Horlick took legal action against Mr Jhally, seeking compensation for breach of contract, conversion, and distress caused by the prolonged ordeal. The court found in her favour, ruling that Mr Jhally had breached his contract by failing to complete the repairs within a reasonable timeframe and had acted negligently in his handling of the vehicle.
The judge acknowledged the significant emotional distress caused to Dr Horlick, who had cherished her Porsche and considered it a prized possession. He also noted that Mr Jhally’s conduct had been aggressive and derogatory towards Dr Horlick.
The mechanic was ordered to pay compensation for the loss of the car, distress caused, and legal costs. The total award amounts to around £114,000.
Source: Daily Mail
Keith Thomas
Did Dr Penelope Horlick get paid I doubt it