by mcauley_admin | Jun 3, 2026 | Publication
The New South Wales Supreme Court’s decision in Ward v Endeavour Coal Pty Limited [2026] NSWSC 557 provides a substantial authority on workplace injury, vicarious liability and contributory negligence. Background The plaintiff, Mr David Ward, was a mechanical engineer...
by mcauley_admin | May 13, 2026 | Publication
In a landmark decision for intrapartum care, the Supreme Court of Victoria in Gawthrop v Bendigo Health [2026] VSC 157 held Bendigo Health liable in assault and battery, as well as negligence, after a vaginal examination was performed without the patient’s free and...
by mcauley_admin | May 12, 2026 | Publication
The Supreme Court delivered a significant decision in Moore v Keane [2026] NSWSC 475, reshaping the landscape of liability in recreational activities. The case arose from a yacht racing collision during a Cronulla Sailing Club race on Port Hacking in December 2020....
by mcauley_admin | Apr 24, 2026 | Publication
McAuley Lawyers is pleased to announce the opening of its newest office in Penrith, expanding the firm’s presence across Greater Sydney and bringing its full range of legal services to one of the fastest-growing regions in New South Wales. The new office is located...
by mcauley_admin | Apr 8, 2026 | Publication
The decision in Kawicki v Trustees of the Marist Brothers [2026] NSWSC 289 is in relation to a civil claim of damages for historical child sexual abuse. The plaintiff alleged that he had been sexually abused as a child by teachers at the Marist Brothers College in...
