by mcauley_admin | Oct 7, 2026 | Publication
Mr Ross Peterkin brought a professional negligence claim against Dr Abran Tadros, a general practitioner. Mr Ross Peterkin has been diagnosed with incurable colorectal cancer and his life expectancy was limited. He believes that Dr Tadros’ alleged failure to properly...
by mcauley_admin | Oct 6, 2026 | Publication
The decision of the New South Wales Supreme Court in this case provides clarity on the application of the principles used to determine if an admission can be withdrawn. The Court considered what level of information is needed to consider an explanation satisfactory...
by mcauley_admin | Sep 30, 2026 | Publication
This decision of the New South Wales District Court provides useful guidance on the scope of an employer’s duty to protect employees from foreseeable risks posed by aggressive customers. The Court considered whether an employer could be liable for injuries...
by mcauley_admin | Sep 28, 2026 | Publication
The Supreme Court of New South Wales has awarded a former labourer more than $1 million after finding his employer failed to provide a safe system of work when he was injured by falling steel beams. Background Mr Thomas Pratt was working as a labourer on a...
by mcauley_admin | Sep 24, 2026 | Publication
This appeal in the Supreme Court of New South Wales concerned a respondent who was employed as a case worker for the Department of Communities and Justice (the appellant). The central issue was whether the appellant was negligent in exposing the respondent to a...
