What types of matters does the District Court of NSW deal with?

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...

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...

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...

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Court in this case provides clarity on the application of the principles used to determine if an admission can be withdrawn.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...

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 arising...

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...

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...

The assessment of damages can be one of the most difficult aspects of a personal injury claim, particularly where an injured person’s future earning capacity is affected but the precise financial impact is uncertain. Fuchs v Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd [2026]...

In a recent court decision of Cullen v State of New South Wales, the High Court of NSW has dismissed the appeal after finding no breach of a duty of care by the OSG officers.The appeal to this court raised 3 issues: Whether the OSG officers owed a duty of care that...