Sainsbury's Driver's Blunder Leaves Family with £12,000 Bill
UKPulse Consumer Desk
A Sainsbury's delivery driver reversed into an electric gate, causing thousands of pounds in damage. The family is seeking compensation from the supermarket giant.
- Sainsbury's delivery driver reversed into an electric gate, causing significant damage
- The family ordered £400 of Christmas food online from Sainsbury's
- The incident has left the family with a £12,000 repair bill
A family has been left with a £12,000 repair bill after a Sainsbury's delivery driver reversed into their electric gate.
The incident occurred when the driver was making a delivery of £400 worth of Christmas food that the family had ordered online.
The family, who have chosen to remain anonymous, claim that the driver reversed his van repeatedly into the gates, causing significant damage.
The gates were subsequently rendered inoperable, leaving the family unable to control access to their property.
A spokesperson for the family has stated that they are seeking compensation from Sainsbury's to cover the cost of the repairs.
It is not clear at this time whether Sainsbury's will accept liability for the damage or whether the family will be able to recover the full amount of the repair bill.
Why this matters: This incident highlights the importance of ensuring that delivery drivers are properly trained and supervised to prevent accidents like this from occurring.
What this means for you: This story may affect household budgets, bills, savings, benefits or financial planning depending on your circumstances. Check whether the change applies to you before making financial decisions.