A residential building owner has been awarded BD630 in compensation after an icecream truck damaged safety equipment fixed to the front of his property, with the court holding both the driver and the vehicle’s owner company jointly liable. The case was filed by the property owner, represented by lawyer Eman Hassan, who sought BD530 to cover repair costs and BD200 for moral and psychological harm. According to court documents, the driver struck a pipe installed as part of mandatory security and safety measures required under Civil Defence regulations. The collision broke the pipe and caused additional damage to the building. The claimant told the court that the driver later said the vehicle was not insured in Bahrain and that the incident could not be officially registered. The driver reportedly offered to repair the damage and arrange for a specialist, which the owner initially accepted. However, the repairs were never carried out. The owner later obtained quotations from two specialist firms and submitted them to the driver, who refused to pay. During the hearings, the claimant’s lawyer submitted written pleadings supported by video footage of the incident and WhatsApp correspondence between the parties. The court also found that the driver had […]