Hands up

How refreshing to see that GSM have put their hands up and agreed to compensate Yok for her losses (see "It's a fair cop").

Actually she saw Barmy on Friday to press her case with him. As you would expect he denied all liability. Apparently none of it was GSM's fault and Yok couldn't expect compensation anyway as GSM weren't insured for this sort of thing. Every time Yok tried to explain why she thought she should be compensated, Barmy shouted her down with "Yok, you're not listening to me". No Barmy, you're the one who wasn't listening. Or thinking.

As I mentioned in a comment on my previous post, this is far from the first time GSM have stuffed up and lost or damaged a trader's gear or caused an injury to someone. They always claim that it's not their fault, there's no insurance, so suck it up. No. If something in GSM's care is stolen or damaged, or you're injured, and it's not your fault, don't accept GSM's line. Remember, they should compensate you - if they can't recover their loss through having no insurance, that's their problem. If need be, consult a solicitor.

That's what Yok did. For once Barmy picked on the wrong helpless frail woman. Her husband, a solicitor, paid Barmy a visit on Friday. I don't know what he said, but I understand GSM have seen the error of their ways and agreed to cough up.

If they don't pay out, victimise Yok, or otherwise act like bastards in this issue, I'll let you know.