Is it her own fault?

Question

During the hosepipe ban, my mother has been struggling round the flowers with a two gallon watering can and it's pulled her tripes out. Can she sue the water company?

Answer 1

yes it's her own fault. A ban, is a ban, no matter how the water is delivered / wasted. On top of her pulled "tripes" she should get a fine.

Answer 2

I am not sure what a hosepipe ban is, nor do I know what a tripe is (I THOUGHT it was the lining of a cow's stomach) However, I think since she CHOSE to lug around a watering can, she shouldnt get too excited about suing anyone, just take responsibility for her own actions that caused her injuries. Sorry.

Answer 3

A hosepipe ban means just that - you can't use a hose for watering anything - flowers, washing your car etc.
It is not a water ban, so you can use a bucket.
However, perhaps she should have asked someone to help (You?!!) if it was too heavy.
It is not the fault of the water company.

Answer 4

Its's perfectly OK to fill a watering can from a hosepipe attached to a tap. There is absolutely nothing illegal about this.

All you have to do is carry the watering can around with the hosepipe running into it and you're staying within the law.

Answer 5

no
because they banned hosepipes for a reason
it your responsibility how you maintain your flowers

Answer 6

doubt it

if she wants to get back at the water comany just tell her to leave her taps running all day. assuming she pays rates and aint on a meter that is.

Answer 7

Sure, she can sue, but she won't win.

Answer 8

I doubt it, the decision was her own.