Millionaire property developer loses £2m court case after limited edition McLaren burst into flames
David Kyte, a millionaire property developer, lost a £2 million court case after his McLaren P1 caught fire in 2017. The High Court judge dismissed his claim against McLaren Automotive and Stratstone Sports Cars, citing vague allegations. Kyte, who suffered burns in the incident, had previously purchased the car for over £1 million and claimed it was worth £2.1 million at the time of the fire.
- ▪David Kyte sustained burns when his McLaren P1 caught fire in October 2017.
- ▪He sued McLaren and Stratstone for £2.1 million in damages, claiming negligence.
- ▪The High Court judge dismissed his case, stating his allegations were vague and unsubstantiated.
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