Court action has been dropped against a Dudley community nurse who received a parking fine after being trapped in a lift. Lisa Smith was visiting a sick child in Perry Barr Village, Birmingham, in November 2025 when she spent an hour and 15 minutes in a block of flats.
Ms Smith had parked in a permit-only bay, which medical staff are allowed to use for 30 minutes. However, she became trapped in a lift for more than 20 minutes before a resident freed her.
Civil Enforcement Ltd later pursued Ms Smith in court to recover a penalty charge of £266. Ms Smith stated that the court informed her the case had been discontinued and that she believes she is owed an apology.
Sonia Kumar, Ms Smith's local MP, had written to the company requesting that the proceedings be halted. Ms Smith was not immediately aware of the charge as she was driving an NHS pool car and was later off work due to illness.