Reed v Tesco Stores Ltd [2024] EW Misc 7 (CC) (26 January 2024)

Reed v Tesco Stores Ltd [2024] EW Misc 7 (CC) (26 January 2024)

The court found, on overwhelming evidence including expert reports, dashcam footage, and extensive similar fact evidence, that Mr Reed and Mr Qaaje deliberately staged the collision as part of a large-scale conspiracy to defraud Tesco. Tesco is entitled to recover compensatory damages and exemplary damages reflecting the egregiousness and scale of the fraud.

Citation
[2024] EW Misc 7 (CC)
Parties
Claimant: Alexander Michael Reed; Defendant / Part 20 Claimant: Tesco Stores Limited; Part 20 Defendant: Mubarik Qaaje
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 January 2024
Procedural Posture
Civil Tort (deceit, Conspiracy, Fraud) / Assessment of Damages After Judgment on Liability
Outcome
Judgment for Tesco Stores Limited against Alexander Michael Reed and Mubarik Qaaje for compensatory and exemplary damages.
Legal Topics
Deceit, Conspiracy, Fraudulent Claims, Exemplary Damages, Similar Fact Evidence, Personal Injury, Credit Hire, Assessment of Damages
Tort Civil Procedure Insurance Law Deceit Conspiracy Fraudulent Claims Exemplary Damages Similar Fact Evidence +3 more

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Parties

Alexander Michael Reed

Claimant

Tesco Stores Limited

Defendant / Part 20 Claimant

Mubarik Qaaje

Part 20 Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Tort (deceit, Conspiracy, Fraud) / Assessment of Damages After Judgment on Liability

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accident was staged as part of a conspiracy to defraud Tesco
  2. 2 Whether Tesco is entitled to recover sums paid and exemplary damages from Mr Reed and Mr Qaaje
  3. 3 Assessment of quantum for compensatory and exemplary damages

Ratio Decidendi

The court found, on overwhelming evidence including expert reports, dashcam footage, and extensive similar fact evidence, that Mr Reed and Mr Qaaje deliberately staged the collision as part of a large-scale conspiracy to defraud Tesco. Tesco is entitled to recover compensatory damages and exemplary damages reflecting the egregiousness and scale of the fraud.

Court Disposition

Judgment for Tesco Stores Limited against Alexander Michael Reed and Mubarik Qaaje for compensatory and exemplary damages.

Orders

  • Mr Reed to pay Tesco £13,786 plus interest of £4,569.79 and exemplary damages of £20,000.
  • Mr Qaaje to pay Tesco £1,786 plus interest of £353.02 and exemplary damages of £18,000.