Carpenters Group is excited to announce the release of a new article titled “Tescher vs. DAMS: A Landmark Decision,” featuring insights from Chris Dibb.

In this insightful article, Chris Dibb, Technical Lead – Credit Hire, explores the recent Court of Appeal decision in the case of Tescher v Direct Accident Management Ltd, which has been hailed as a significant victory for the defendant side in the ongoing battle of credit hire. The article examines whether the decision, described as “landmark” and “transformative,” will bring real change to the industry.

The judgement, delivered by Lord Justice Birss, addresses the issue of non-party costs orders (NPCO) against credit hire organisations (CHOs) and highlights the increased risks for CHOs in litigating cases. The decision clarifies that CHOs, rather than claimants, are the real beneficiaries of litigation for credit hire charges and that the protections of Qualified One-Way Costs Shifting (QOCS) do not extend to CHOs.

Chris Dibb also discusses the implications of this judgement for future credit hire cases, suggesting that NPCOs may become the norm rather than the exception. The article provides a detailed analysis of the judgement and its potential impact on the volume of credit hire claims passing through the courts.

Read the full article to learn more about this significant decision and its implications for the credit hire industry.

Tescher vs DAMS: Landmark Court of Appeal Decision on Credit Hire | Carpenters Group

For more information, please contact:

Ciara Bolton
Marketing Communications Executive
Carpenters Group
CBOL@carpentersgroup.co.uk