by mcauley_admin | Oct 14, 2026 | Publication
The District Court of New South Wales’ decision in NS v State of New South Wales (Department of Education) [2026] NSWDC 254 provides an important examination of damages for childhood sexual abuse, a State’s right to recover the cost of a settlement from the...
by mcauley_admin | Oct 14, 2026 | Publication
In Camilleri v State of New South Wales [2026] NSWDC 329, the District Court of New South Wales awarded damages to a man who was unlawfully detained by police, whose home was entered without lawful authority, and who was maliciously prosecuted over the possession of...
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Court in this case provides clarity on the application of the principles used to determine if an admission can be withdrawn.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...
