Omar's car fucked by spalling concrete, Town council deny responsibility.

[Cottonmouth]

Driver at a loss after Volkswagen gets damaged by spalling concrete at Tekka Centre carpark​

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Ong Su Mann ​

Posted on 26 July 2022 | 792 views | 0 comments | 31 reading now
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The owner of a Volkswagen Golf damaged by spalling concrete from the ceiling in the basement carpark of Tekka Centre wants to be compensated by the town council.

But the loss adjusters appointed by the liability insurer of Tanjong Pagar Town Council (TPTC) has found that the spalling concrete is due to natural wear and tear, and the town council is not liable for the incident.

Tekka Centre is at 665 Buffalo Road, which is part of Tanjong Pagar GRC.

According to the Ministry of National Development, spalling concrete is the flaking of concrete from the ceiling due to the corrosion of steel reinforcement bars in the concrete floor slab. The corrosion is caused by the ingress of moisture and acidic elements, and can lead to cracking and bulging of the concrete cover over time. This is a natural wear and tear process, and is generally a surface maintenance issue which can be mitigated through regular painting of the ceiling.

All that is little comfort to Stomper Omar, whose car was damaged in the Tekka Centre carpark on April 22.

Sharing photos of the incident with Stomp, he said: "Upon months of fighting with the town council, their loss adjusters had said this was caused by wear and tear.

"The town council has rejected compensating me or even giving me an apology.

"The cost of repairs quoted by my insurance was nearly up to $8,000. I have not repaired it as I seek justice.

"Many of my friends have asked me to take it to social media. but due to my work, I can't.

"They have simply told me to claim insurance, which I don't want to do because I have to face the 30 per cent no-claim discount deduction and premium rise. Why must I face the music due to their contractor's negligence? What if someone had walked there that day, would they also categorise it as wear and tear?

"My MP, Mr Murali Pillai (useless shitskin), had even talked to TPTC’s chairman Mr Melvin Yong on this matter, but still after months, the consultant replied back stating it's wear and tear, and TPTC is not to be blamed."

In the letter from FormTeam Consultancy dated June 15 shared with Stomp by Omar, the loss adjusters said: "As estate manager, TPTC has fulfilled its duty with due diligence on rectification upon activation while it is not reasonable to expect TPTC to arrest all wear and tear issues which developed over time.

"Therefore, while we empathise with your predicament, we must state that TPTC has not been negligent in any way under the circumstances, and hence are not legally liable for this incident.

"We therefore have our Principal’s instructions to repudiate all liability whatsoever and on behalf of whomsoever is concerned for this incident."

The Stomper said that the carpark is currently under maintenance.

In response to a Stomp query, TPTC said: "Mr Omar contacted the town council in May regarding this matter.
"The town council then referred the case to our insurers and our insurers investigated and found that the town council was not legally liable for the damage and loss.

"Mr Omar then requested for us to appeal to our insurers on his behalf. We appealed to our insurers and the insurers came back with the same finding that the town council is not liable.

"Mr Omar has since informed us that he will be seeking mediation with the public liability insurer under FIDReC (Financial Industry Disputes Resolution Centre) and has requested for the name of our insurer, which we have provided to him."

 

[shittypore]

When walking under Town Council area and spallng concrete fall and kill you or your luv ones, too bad.

 

[SBFNews]

Simple question : Who did he and his family vote for?

 

[SBFNews]

When walking under Town Council area and spallng concrete fall and kill you or your luv ones, too bad.

It certainly sounds like PAP's logic. You die your own problem.

 

[laksaboy]

But the loss adjusters appointed by the liability insurer of Tanjong Pagar Town Council (TPTC) has found that the spalling concrete is due to natural wear and tear, and the town council is not liable for the incident.

In a civilized country, the town council would be sued until the panties fly off.

In Sinkieland, well... you know who owns the courts and (most of) the town councils, HDB etc.

 

[Loofydralb]

Who did Omar voted for?

 

[LexLuthor]

You must ask who pays for the services at f the loss adjusters.

 

[SBFNews]

At this rate the PAP spins, if a whole block of HDB flat collapses, it's wear and tear, ain't their problem too. Singkies voted for it .

 

[LexLuthor]

At this rate the PAP spins, if a whole block of HDB flat collapses, it's wear and tear, ain't their problem too. Singkies voted for it .

If Omar pays his conservancy fees, then TC has a duty to maintain against wear and tear.

Why did TC not maintain the property so that it will not pose a danger to the public?

Loss adjusters are paid by the very insurance company of the TC who is supposed to pay you if TC is adjudged liable. You expect the loss adjusters to bite the fingers that feed them?

The profession is a joke!

 

[SBFNews]

If Omar pays his conservancy fees, then TC has a duty to maintain against wear and tear.

Why did TC not maintain the property so that it will not pose a danger to the public?

Loss adjusters are paid by the very insurance company of the TC who is supposed to pay you if TV is adjudged liable. The profession is a joke!

They scratch each other's back. They learn from the very best PAP.

 

[LexLuthor]

They scratch each other's back. They learn from the very best PAP.

It's just another version of ownself check ownself.

If TC wants to pay you, they don't have to pay another person to tell them they should pay you. See? The profession is a wayang.

 

[SBFNews]

It's just another version of ownself check ownself.

If TC wants to pay you, they don't have to pay another person to tell them they should pay you. See? The profession is a wayang.

If the car is PAP people's car, confirm will pay. Too bad the guy isn't related to PAP elites.

 

[shiokalingam]

In a civilized country, the town council would be sued until the panties fly off.

In Sinkieland, well... you know who owns the courts and (most of) the town councils, HDB etc.

time to give Singh , SC a call...

 

[shittypore]

Don't pay Town Council frees penalty JAIL, don't play play hor!!

 

[syed putra]

Car belongs ro a bumi minority so PAP don't give a shit!

 

[glockman]

Driver at a loss after Volkswagen gets damaged by spalling concrete at Tekka Centre carpark​

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Ong Su Mann ​

Posted on 26 July 2022 | 792 views | 0 comments | 31 reading now
Submitted by Stomper Omar

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The owner of a Volkswagen Golf damaged by spalling concrete from the ceiling in the basement carpark of Tekka Centre wants to be compensated by the town council.

But the loss adjusters appointed by the liability insurer of Tanjong Pagar Town Council (TPTC) has found that the spalling concrete is due to natural wear and tear, and the town council is not liable for the incident.

Tekka Centre is at 665 Buffalo Road, which is part of Tanjong Pagar GRC.

According to the Ministry of National Development, spalling concrete is the flaking of concrete from the ceiling due to the corrosion of steel reinforcement bars in the concrete floor slab. The corrosion is caused by the ingress of moisture and acidic elements, and can lead to cracking and bulging of the concrete cover over time. This is a natural wear and tear process, and is generally a surface maintenance issue which can be mitigated through regular painting of the ceiling.

All that is little comfort to Stomper Omar, whose car was damaged in the Tekka Centre carpark on April 22.

Sharing photos of the incident with Stomp, he said: "Upon months of fighting with the town council, their loss adjusters had said this was caused by wear and tear.

"The town council has rejected compensating me or even giving me an apology.

"The cost of repairs quoted by my insurance was nearly up to $8,000. I have not repaired it as I seek justice.

"Many of my friends have asked me to take it to social media. but due to my work, I can't.

"They have simply told me to claim insurance, which I don't want to do because I have to face the 30 per cent no-claim discount deduction and premium rise. Why must I face the music due to their contractor's negligence? What if someone had walked there that day, would they also categorise it as wear and tear?

"My MP, Mr Murali Pillai (useless shitskin), had even talked to TPTC’s chairman Mr Melvin Yong on this matter, but still after months, the consultant replied back stating it's wear and tear, and TPTC is not to be blamed."

In the letter from FormTeam Consultancy dated June 15 shared with Stomp by Omar, the loss adjusters said: "As estate manager, TPTC has fulfilled its duty with due diligence on rectification upon activation while it is not reasonable to expect TPTC to arrest all wear and tear issues which developed over time.

"Therefore, while we empathise with your predicament, we must state that TPTC has not been negligent in any way under the circumstances, and hence are not legally liable for this incident.

"We therefore have our Principal’s instructions to repudiate all liability whatsoever and on behalf of whomsoever is concerned for this incident."

The Stomper said that the carpark is currently under maintenance.

In response to a Stomp query, TPTC said: "Mr Omar contacted the town council in May regarding this matter.
"The town council then referred the case to our insurers and our insurers investigated and found that the town council was not legally liable for the damage and loss.

"Mr Omar then requested for us to appeal to our insurers on his behalf. We appealed to our insurers and the insurers came back with the same finding that the town council is not liable.

"Mr Omar has since informed us that he will be seeking mediation with the public liability insurer under FIDReC (Financial Industry Disputes Resolution Centre) and has requested for the name of our insurer, which we have provided to him."

That's why there're always these disclaimers at the car park entrance. Best is, walk or ride PMD. Or don't go out lah.

 

[glockman]

Simple question : Who did he and his family vote for?

What the hell does this have to do with the guy parking his car there?

 

[syed putra]

That's why there're always these disclaimers at the car park entrance. Best is, walk or ride PMD. Or don't go out lah.

This disclaimer is just the owner trying their best to deny any responsibility.
But i think if you are in a business of providing a service, a certain standard should be applied. Things falling from the ceiling is if its not car park owners responsibility, then it should be written befote the entrance. The ceiling is not part of a cliff in the jungle where landslides and other calamities may occur naturally

 

[glockman]

This disclaimer is just the owner trying their best to deny any responsibility.
But i think if you are in a business of providing a service, a certain standard should be applied. Things falling from the ceiling is if its not car park owners responsibility, then it should be written befote the entrance. The ceiling is not part of a cliff in the jungle where landslides and other calamities may occur naturally

I don't think the law of torts cover the usage of a public car park. Car park operator could not have foreseen a few piece of concrete falling off. After all, the carpark is well maintained (like most in sg).

 

[syed putra]

I don't think the law of torts cover the usage of a public car park. Car park operator could not have foreseen a few piece of concrete falling off. After all, the carpark is well maintained (like most in sg).

A well maintained car park does not have pieces of concrete falling on its paying customers cars.