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Gulf Insider
24-05-2025
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain: Seizure No Excuse, Court Awards BD13,374 In Crash Compensation
Court orders compensation to woman injured in collision Driver previously found guilty and jailed for one month The Fourth Civil Court has ordered an insurance company and its policyholder to jointly pay BD13,374 in compensation to a woman who suffered severe injuries in a traffic accident caused by the insured driver. The plaintiff, a woman in her fifties, sustained multiple injuries in the crash, including several fractured ribs, spinal damage, a broken pelvis, and soft tissue injuries to her right leg. Medical evaluations confirmed she had sustained a 20% permanent disability. Represented by lawyer Sahar Nabil, the woman argued that the accident was caused by the driver's negligence and failure to adhere to road safety regulations. A criminal court had previously convicted the driver and sentenced him to one month in prison. In defence, the driver claimed he had suffered a seizure and lost consciousness at the time of the crash, invoking force majeure to avoid liability. However, the court dismissed the argument, ruling that the driver was already aware of his medical condition and had a responsibility to avoid endangering others. The court concluded that the medical episode was not unforeseeable and held both the driver and the insurance company accountable for the resulting injuries and damages. In its final verdict, the court awarded BD13,374 to the plaintiff, including 3% legal interest from the date of filing until full payment. The defendants were also ordered to cover all court fees and legal expenses.
Daily Tribune
24-05-2025
- Daily Tribune
Seizure No Excuse: Court Awards BD13,374 in Crash Compensation
• Court orders compensation to woman injured in collision • Driver previously found guilty and jailed for one month The Fourth Civil Court has ordered an insurance company and its policyholder to jointly pay BD13,374 in compensation to a woman who suffered severe injuries in a traffic accident caused by the insured driver. The plaintiff, a woman in her fifties, sustained multiple injuries in the crash, including several fractured ribs, spinal damage, a broken pelvis, and soft tissue injuries to her right leg. Medical evaluations confirmed she had sustained a 20% permanent disability. Represented by lawyer Sahar Nabil, the woman argued that the accident was caused by the driver's negligence and failure to adhere to road safety regulations. A criminal court had previously convicted the driver and sentenced him to one month in prison. In defence, the driver claimed he had suffered a seizure and lost consciousness at the time of the crash, invoking force majeure to avoid liability. However, the court dismissed the argument, ruling that the driver was already aware of his medical condition and had a responsibility to avoid endangering others. The court concluded that the medical episode was not unforeseeable and held both the driver and the insurance company accountable for the resulting injuries and damages. In its final verdict, the court awarded BD13,374 to the plaintiff, including 3% legal interest from the date of filing until full payment. The defendants were also ordered to cover all court fees and legal expenses.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
David Wright Sends Clear Message With Mets Facing Francisco Lindor Decision
Francisco Lindor is off to a hot start for the New York Mets, slashing .310/.374/.512 with nine homers and 26 RBI. The Mets (27-15) acquired the star shortstop from the Cleveland Guardians along with Carlos Carrasco for Andrés Giménez, Josh Wolf, Isaiah Greene, and Amed Rosario in January 2021, and the organization has been in a better place ever since. New York hadn't made the playoffs since 2016 before that trade, but since made the Wild Card in 2022 and the NLCS in 2024. It also won two games in the latter series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, who went on to win the championship. Advertisement Club legend David Wright weighed in on Lindor's impact on Mets fans before Tuesday's game vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates, via SNY. New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12).© Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images "I think that they feed off of Francisco," the seven-time All-Star said. "Everything from the way he carries himself to the energy to, to the electricity, to his smile. I think that's contagious, and I think fans have kind of fed off of that." "He's always rooting on his teammates...I think that's infectious, and the fans see that," he continued. "It's a team that they can really get behind." The Mets haven't had a captain since Wright in 2018, but the retired star's comments can only help Lindor's chances of becoming the next one. However, he must compete with other stars like Pete Alonso and Juan Soto, as well as long-tenured team members like Brandon Nimmo. Advertisement Lindor was the captain of Team Puerto Rico in the 2023 World Baseball Classic and will reprise the role in 2026. Related: Paul Skenes Sends Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto Message After Pirates' Loss to Mets Related: Mets' Carlos Mendoza Reacts to Devastating Yankees News
New Straits Times
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Stolen Honda Civic returned to owner after he unknowingly buys it
KUALA LUMPUR: A man who bought a car to replace his stolen vehicle discovered he had bought his own stolen car. Ewan Valentine, 36, reported his black Honda Civic stolen on Feb 28. In searching for a replacement, he found an identical-looking model about 113km away. "I spotted one that was identical — same colour, same year, same slightly obnoxious exhaust system on it as well," he said in a BBC report. After purchasing the car for £20,000 (RM116,374), which had a new number plate and a lower mileage, he noticed similarities with his stolen vehicle. "I started noticing things in the car were a little bit odd, like a single tent peg and some Christmas tree pines and some, like, Mars bar wrappers and things that they hadn't cleaned out," he said. His suspicion was confirmed when he discovered his and his parents' addresses in the built-in navigation system's history. He took the vehicle to a Honda service centre in Solihull, where the physical key for his original car was used to confirm it was the same vehicle. "You could see signs where they'd tampered with things and removed VIN numbers and replaced other ones and things." Ewan said he hoped to recover the money he had paid for the vehicle. "The police and the Honda service centre said this was one of the best clone jobs they'd ever seen, so if it wasn't for these little artefacts, no one would have ever known."
Daily Tribune
17-03-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Court orders hospital to pay BD11,000 debt for unpaid medical supplies
TDT | Manama A hospital that received more than BD11,000 worth of medical supplies but refused to pay has been ordered by the court to settle the debt. This came after failing to dispute its own signatures and stamps on purchase documents despite trying to discredit them as mere photocopies. The supplier took the matter to court, arguing that the hospital had placed the orders, accepted delivery, and signed off on the paperwork, yet failed to pay what was owed. In response, the hospital tried to cast doubt on the documents, claiming they were only photocopies and should not be relied upon. But the court dismissed this line of defence, pointing out that the hospital had not actually denied the signatures or stamps linked to its staff. Unpaid bill Lawyer Abdulrahman Ghonaim, representing the supplier, said the company had delivered the medical supplies as requested but had been left with an unpaid bill of BD11,374. Despite reminders, the hospital did not settle the amount, forcing the company to take legal action. It sought a ruling compelling the hospital to pay the full sum, plus 10 percent interest from the date of the claim until full repayment, along with legal fees and court costs. Agreement To support its case, the supplier presented a copy of a credit facility agreement for up to BD15,000, with a 60-day repayment period, signed and stamped by the hospital's authorised signatory. It also submitted purchase orders showing the hospital had requested the supplies, as well as invoices confirming delivery. These, too, bore signatures from hospital staff acknowledging receipt, along with official stamps. A copy of a formal demand for payment, sent to the hospital, was also submitted. Legal weight The hospital's lawyer countered by rejecting all photocopies and documents, arguing they had no legal weight and asking the court to throw out the case. The supplier's representative, however, pointed out that the hospital had not directly denied any of the signatures or stamps. If necessary, the supplier was prepared to present original documents. Evidence The court referred to a ruling from the Court of Cassation, stating that a private document stands as evidence against its signatory unless the signature is explicitly denied or alleged to be forged. The judges noted that the hospital's defence rested entirely on dismissing photocopies, without actually disputing the signatures or stamps attributed to its representatives. The hospital had also not contested its contractual ties with the supplier, nor had it denied receiving the supplies. Rejection of documents A general rejection of documents, the court said, was not enough. Under Article 13 of the Evidence Law, a private document is deemed valid unless there is a clear denial of the handwriting, signature, stamp, or fingerprint.
