This decision out of the District Court of Western Australia provides substantial precedence for medical negligence and reasonable care, as regards instances of personal injury resulting from mental harms to patients. Issue The question in this case was whether or not...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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