The Truth Behind the Car Finance Scandal , Supreme Court WIN for Drivers | Sentinel Legal x HD Law

Watch the full breakdown of the landmark Supreme Court judgment in Johnson v FirstRand, a case that’s been wrongly spun as a win for the banks. Here’s what really happened.

Join Sam Ward, Director of Sentinel Legal, and Kevin Durkin, lead solicitor for Mr Johnson from HD Law, as they expose the truth behind the car finance mis-selling scandal, the Supreme Court ruling, and the FCA’s proposed redress consultation.

What’s covered:

- Why the Johnson case is a win for UK consumers- The real difference between Johnson vs Hopcraft and Wrench

- How the FCA and media spun the narrative

- Why this judgment cements unfair relationship claims as the strongest legal routeThis scandal affects millions of UK drivers.

The Court’s decision gives a clear legal pathway to redress.

Chapters:

00:00 – Intro: Why the Johnson case matters

01:25 – What really happened at the Supreme Court

05:26 – Media bias, government pressure & Friday’s judgment timing

10:22 – Unfair relationships vs fiduciary claims: What Johnson actually won

13:47 – Supreme Court tactics: Bundling Hopcraft, Wrench & Johnson

21:14 – The media spin: Why the press got it wrong

26:30 – Could Johnson have done this without a solicitor?

29:12 – Clear separation: Johnson vs Hopcraft and Wrench

33:15 – What if Johnson stood alone? How the banks changed tactics

35:37 – What this means for UK drivers: Your rights after Johnson

41:45 – Exposing the FCA’s role & redress delay

50:27 – Why consumers need law firms like Sentinel & HD Law

56:03 – FCA redress scheme: Too slow, too soft, too late?

1:02:39 – Will the redress scheme be lender-led?

1:09:19 – Final message to the FCA: Follow Johnson. Don’t water it down.

1:10:41 – Kevin’s closing message: We fought. We won. Now we get to work.This is the definitive podcast on the Johnson v FirstRand ruling. From the people who were inside the courtroom.

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