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London Borough of Sutton

LGO (Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman) Other Reference 26-011-272 Sector Transport And Highways Category Highway Repair And Maintenance Decided 26 July 2026

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We will not investigate this complaint about a claim for damage to Mr X’s car.This is becausethe complainant has an alternative legal remedy, tocontinuea claim of negligence through the courts.Only the courts can decide whether the Council was negligent.It isthereforereasonable to expectthemto use their legal remedy.For the rest, there is no worthwhile outcome by our investigation.

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