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Why are damages sofa apart?
4 May 2021 | Insurance & Health LawThe Plaintiff alleged that he injured his back whilst moving a large sofa which subsequently led to him suffering a serious psychiatric illness. Although the parties agreed that the Plaintiff was entitled to damages, their respective assessments differed significantly.
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Warning, Obvious Risk!
7 December 2020 | Insurance & Health LawThe WA Supreme Court of Appeal has confirmed that a residential occupier was not liable for injuries suffered by a neighbour who fell through a laserlite roof panel at the occupier’s home. The Court of Appeal confirmed that the risk was an obvious...
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Failure to navigate alternate route around obstructed stairs leads to significant damages award
27 November 2020 | Insurance & Health LawThis article explores the law in relation to issues of negligence and quantification of damages for a seaman who tripped over hoses on a midship stairway. In Issue Whether the risk of a crew member tripping over hoses obstructing a midship stairway was...
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Millions in Damages for 60 Minutes’ work: Broadcaster’s Limited Success in Defamation Appeal
16 November 2020 | Insurance & Health LawTrigger Warning: This article contains details about a natural disaster which may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised. The Queensland Court of Appeal has provided guidance concerning the liability of several concurrent tortfeasors...
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Former employee awarded $5.2 million in adverse action case
15 October 2020 | Insurance & Health LawA landmark decision delivered by the Federal Court of Australia has resulted in an Applicant being granted more than $5.2 million in damages (plus interest) under the general protections provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) and for a breach...
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Injured worker’s award for future economic loss reduced by 50% for contingencies
22 July 2020 | Insurance & Health LawThe Queensland District Court has reduced a worker’s award for future economic loss by 50% to account for pre-existing hip and spine conditions and other significant co-morbidities. In Issue Quantum of damages, specifically, the extent to which the...
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