MBP Damaged by AppleCare Third Party Repair.... Help?

Hello all,
Ok this has escilated all the way to "Executive Relations". I am really lost as to what to do. Last week I called because my brand new MacPro failed, and fried my MBP 17" (two years old). Long story short, the repair company came to pick up both machines, and then dropped my MBP on the asphalt. (out of the box). Pretty much everything on my MBP has failed now, and Apple refuses to replace it.
I dont want to be liable for any future problems secondary to the damage, and it really hacks me that they are replacing the new MacPro, but the MBP, according to Relations, will be "repaired". How can I take responsibility for the damage to the MBP in the future?? I mean really?
Any suggestions?

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In theory, once you had handed it over to the courier company, any damage in transit should be covered by their insurance however, I don't believe this has to be replacement as new. You might find you have some coverage in your domestic insurance policy ...

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