Judgment
of Deputy High Court Judge Wilkinson QC, in the
High Court of Justice, The Strand, London.
The plaintiff relies upon
letters which are in the bundle, which are testimonials
provided by Safeway and Manpower. The Safeway letter, which
I think was dated in 1996, albeit it carries no date on
its face, states:
“To
whom it may concern,
Having known Mr John Hoath for some at least 5-6 years
now, I can most definitely say that with his impeccable
record as an agency driver with Manpower, that
in my capacity as transport manager for Safeway,
and if John was fit and well, I would have considered,
and no doubt offered him, a position as an LGV
driver for Safeway.
In the time that I have known John, I have always
found him to be polite, hard-working, reliable and
always willing to help.
If I can be of any
further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact
me on the above telephone number.”
It would
have been of assistance to me to have heard from Mr Breeds,
who is the signatory of that letter. He was not called.
I find. I gain little help from the letter knowing not
whether the positions contemplated are full-time, part-time,
or what remuneration might be associated with them.
Likewise
on 9 August 1996, Mr lan Smith of Manpower was able to
confirm that the plaintiff was employed by Manpower from
18 September 1992 until 26 March 1996 in the role of a
Heavy Goods Vehicle driver.
“John has worked
under contract to many of our key clients, and
has always performed his duties well. During his
time with us I have no reason to doubt his honesty,
integrity or reliability, and I have always been
confident in placing him with a client.
I trust that the above
is of assistance, and please don't hesitated to
contact me should any further information be required.”
WARNING!
Any
person retaining the services of Cripps
Harries Hall, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Brachers, Rix & Kay,
could face the prospect of assault & battery, supported
by Sussex Police, as I did, when I discovered fraudulent
conduct. All are co-conspirators in this matter together
with other named parties.
