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A thirty-one-year-old man named Lewis Bowen won a small claims court battle against Leicestershire County Council after a massive pothole destroyed his BMW tire. Despite the council’s attempt to use a legal defense based on road inspections, Lewis proved they had no record of inspecting that specific spot — and highlighted the area’s poor “Red” rating from the Department for Transport. The court sided with him, awarding $210.50 for the tire and fees. Lewis, who represented himself, says the win sends a message: drivers should demand proof of road maintenance from councils. The council admitted a recording error but claims to be investing more and ranking in the top 25% for road satisfaction.

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