You probably won't get much through court.
I'd sell the scaffolding. Is it a scaffold tower? Like this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Abru-50005-DIY-Access-Tower/dp/B005OV98IA/ref=sr_1_3?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1370682283&sr=1-3&keywords=scaffold+towers
Have a look on ebay for used prices.