Gallagher accused of ‘anti-ethical’ position in row over storm-damaged block
Gallagher has denied breach of duty over storm damaged block, but now housing firm has hit back with 'anti-ethical' claim
Gallagher is accused of taking an ‘anti-ethical’ position against an affordable housing provider which suffered storm-damage to a flat block.
Paradigm Housing Group clams Gallagher has performed a ‘volte face’ on a key issue as it battles for compensation for numerous alleged breaches that led to the building in Slough being uninsured when its roof blew off during a storm in 2020.
Claim historyParadigm had used Gallagher as its broker across its property portfolio since 2004 and, since 2008
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