"Peter Masson" writes:

I see that LUL are suing Bombardier for GBP20 million over the Chancery Lane
derailment. Bombardier aren't best pleased, as the Central Line stock was
built by ABB, which was sold to Adtranz, and Adtranz was sold to Bombardier,
who don't see why they should take on their predecessors' liabilities.
http://business.timesonline.co.uk/ar...266333,00.html

Maybe if it does succeed then it might set a precedent against the
retail companies who buy out another and then (often while still
trading under the original name) refuse to honour the warranties/
extended guarantees issued by the original company.