by mcauley_admin | May 18, 2023 | Publication
The NSW Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal brought by an injured child after the NSW District Court awarded her following an injury to her right eyelid, $45,825 for non-economic loss (pain and suffering) and $5,000 for future economic loss. In January 2020, a...
by mcauley_admin | May 18, 2023 | Publication
The NSW Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by Council and Trust in the decision of Coffs Harbour City Council v Polglase NSWCA 265. In late 2011, a 5 year old was walking along a jetty in Coffs Harbour with his Grandparents, when they moved towards the side...
by mcauley_admin | May 15, 2023 | Publication
On 29 September 2016, the plaintiff, Ms Carnemolla, slipped and fell, injuring her left knee, in a common area at Neeta City Shopping Centre in Fairfield. Ms Carnemolla, by her mother as litigation tutor brought a claim against Arcadia Funds Management Ltd who...
by mcauley_admin | May 12, 2023 | Publication
The plaintiff, Mr Tre Lawson suffered extensive burns when he was aged 17 years, on 6 November 2016 whilst he was on premises occupied by the defendant, Mr Raymond Hubbard. The court found that the injuries were incurred due to the negligence of the defendant and...
by mcauley_admin | May 11, 2023 | Publication
The law in Australia recognises claims for misleading or deceptive conduct in some circumstances. The Australian Consumer Law which is set out in Schedule 2 of theCompetition and Consumer Act 2010 (Commonwealth) (which was formerly the Trade Practices Act...
by mcauley_admin | May 10, 2023 | Publication
When a loved one dies, there are often many things to consider. Here are some things to consider from a legal perspective: Check that the deceased’s property is insured. Check that any real estate owned by the deceased is secure. Obtain the Death Certificate. ...
