REMOVAL FIRM SUED FOR DESTROYING KAPOOR WORK

Mr Scheps originally sued for £600,000, which he claimed was the current value following a rise in the price of Kapoor's works. The company claimed that its liability was limited to only £587 under its standard terms and conditions.

The judge ruled that Mr Scheps was able to recover the £132,000 value of the sculpture as at September 2004, taking into account the renovation needed, plus a further £219,375 to reflect the "substantial'' rise in value of the sculpture.