Lawyers hope for direct settlement
11th February 1999, Page 8
11th February 1999
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Page 8, 11th February 1999
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• Lawyers working for hauliers still awaiting compensation for the 1996 blockade are hoping to deal directly with the French Interior Ministry.
Leeds-based solicitor Ford & Warren, which is acting for a number of Road Haulage Association members, wants the Interior Ministry to deal with claims which have been ignored by French prefectures (local authorities). If the ministry agrees, the French central government could put pressure on the regions to settle the outstanding claims.
Compensation claims which have already been agreed would not be affected.
One major Dutch haulier is considering formal proceedings against the French for compensation for around 30 vehicles caught in the blockade.