Abu Dhabi Commercial Court of First Instance Throws Out Dh100,000 Negligence Claim Over Car Fire, Injury
Judge rules plaintiff failed to prove vehicle was repaired by defendant firm, citing lack of evidence, unverified fault letter and missing police reports.
Staff WriterAug 12, 2025, 6:45 AMAn Abu Dhabi court has dismissed a compensation claim of Dh100,000 ($27,230) filed by a young man against a car repair company he accused of negligence after his vehicle’s engine caught fire, leaving him with burns on his hand.
The Abu Dhabi Commercial Court of First Instance ruled the plaintiff failed to prove that he had formally handed over his car to the company for repairs or that it had been returned to him afterward.
The man alleged that poor workmanship by the firm caused severe damage to his car, triggering the engine fire and his injury. He claimed the company had admitted fault in writing but refused to fix the defects.
The defendants -- a car maintenance firm and its manager -- argued the court had no jurisdiction, as no commercial transaction was established. The judge rejected this, noting the company’s trade licence covered vehicle repairs and parts sales, which brought the case under the court’s purview.
However, the court found the plaintiff’s main piece of evidence -- a letter purportedly admitting fault -- was signed by someone not named in the lawsuit, with no proven connection to the company.
The plaintiff also failed to submit police reports about the fire or proof of damages. His request for an independent expert examination was denied, with the judge saying the existing case file was sufficient for a decision.
The court dismissed the lawsuit in full.
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