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Lacrosse fire litigation: builder and consultants found liable for combustible cladding

On 28 February 2019, Australia’s first decision regarding the roles and responsibilities of builders and other building consultants regarding the use of combustible cladding was handed down. The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal upheld the Owners Corporation and lot owners’ claims against the builder following a fire in November 2014 that involved combustible ACP cladding […]

By : Anja Vogel Mar 1, 2019 Comments Off

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NSW Court of Appeal resolves uncertainty about date of accrual of cause of action against a first party property insurer for limitation purposes

Globe Church Incorporated v Allianz Australia Insurance Ltd [2019] NSWCA 27 Wotton Kearney acted for Allianz in a NSW Court of Appeal proceeding where judgment was issued yesterday clarifying – albeit by a 3-2 split decision – the issue of when a cause of action accrues against a first party insurer for limitation purposes. The decision […]

By : Anja Vogel Feb 27, 2019 Comments Off

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NZ High Court decision could test dishonesty exclusions

Mainzeal Property v. Yan & Ors This week, the New Zealand High Court awarded $36m in damages against directors of Mainzeal, once one of New Zealand’s leading property and construction companies, including former Prime Minister Dame Jenny Shipley. The damages are the highest awarded for reckless trading in New Zealand’s history. The case raises a […]

By : Anja Vogel Feb 27, 2019 Comments Off

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Bushfire class action summarily dismissed by Victorian Court

The Victorian Supreme Court recently summarily dismissed the lead Plaintiffs’ claims in Block v Powercor, a bushfire class action issued against a Victorian electricity distributor. The decision is noteworthy as summary dismissals are rare, particularly in class actions and representative proceedings. While the decision largely turned on its facts, it reinforces the principle explained by the High […]

By : Anja Vogel Feb 20, 2019 Comments Off

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When will an insolvency exclusion apply?

Kaboko Mining Limited v Van Heerden (No 3) [2018] FCA 2055 When an insurance policy includes a clause stating that cover will not extend to any loss based on the insolvency of a company, you need to be careful about identifying what actually caused the loss. In a recent case, the Federal Court rejected the […]

By : Anja Vogel Feb 4, 2019 Comments Off

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Marsupial Miscalculation – obvious risk and the allocation of resources under the Civil Liability Act

Kempsey Shire Council v Five Star Medical Centre Pty Ltd [2018] NSWCA 308 In February 2014, a landing aircraft collided with a kangaroo at Kempsey Aerodrome and was damaged. The owners of the aircraft Five Star Medical Centre Pty Ltd sued the owner of the airport Kempsey Shire Council in the District Court of NSW. The […]

By : Anja Vogel Jan 7, 2019 Comments Off

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Is it reasonable to do nothing in response to a foreseeable risk?

Last week the ACT Court of Appeal found in favour of an occupier of a car park in a negligence case: Jennings v George Harcourt Management Pty Ltd [2018] ACTCA 50. The decision is a reminder that the issues of ‘foreseeable risk’ and ‘reasonable response’ must not be conflated when considering whether a party has […]

By : Jala Design Nov 26, 2018 Comments Off

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Aggregation in a representative proceeding – Court gives further guidance for insurers

Bank of Queensland Ltd v AIG Australia Ltd [2018] NSWSC 1689 The NSW Supreme Court recently considered the application of a “related wrongful acts” aggregation provision in the context of a representative proceeding commenced against the insured, Bank of Queensland. The Court held that the representative proceeding itself constituted one “claim” under the policy, but […]

By : Jala Design Nov 19, 2018 Comments Off

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Government Bill opens the back door for hackers

The Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Bill 2018 was introduced to Parliament on 20 September. While the Bill may sound innocuous, its scope and implications could significantly impact personal data security in Australia and make it easier for hackers to access personal data stored on devices. Technology commentators say it will be […]

By : Jala Design Oct 3, 2018 Comments Off

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Report reveals rise in sexual harassment – support pack for businesses

Last week, The Australian Human Rights Commission released its fourth survey on the prevalence, nature and reporting of sexual harassment in Australian workplaces and the community. The results were not good, with one in three of the 10,000 Australians surveyed saying they had been sexually harassed at work. New data from the AHRC also shows […]

By : Jala Design Sep 20, 2018 Comments Off

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