Kristi Riedel (led by D Hooke SC and D Klineberg SC) appeared for the third respondent, instructed by YPOL Lawyers. The judgment concerned a primary judge’s interlocutory decision dismissing the applicant’s previous application seeking orders to strike out, or alternatively summary determination on parts of the defence and counterclaim filed…
Michael May appeared for the defendants, instructed by McInnes Wilson. The plaintiff brought a claim against the defendants for a Total and Permanent Disability benefit under their superannuation insurance policy, alleging mental illnesses and spinal injuries rendered him unable to work. The plaintiff additionally claimed interests and costs. The defendants…
Great Barrier Reef Yacht Club Villas Pty Ltd v Insurance Australia Limited [2025] QSC 256
10-10-25 / Stewart Webster KC — Insurance, Land Law & Property
Stewart Webster KC (leading S Walpole) appeared for the plaintiff, instructed by MinterEllison. The application followed an order requiring the plaintiff to provide security for costs. The plaintiff then sought to provide that security in the form of an after the event insurance policy with an anti-avoidance endorsement. The plaintiff…
Danielle Davison appeared for the applicant, instructed by Enyo Lawyers. This decision is the first in Queensland to consider the operation of section 272A of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld), which Parliament introduced in 2024. In broad terms, section 272A prohibits the provision of insurance or an…
Springfree Trampoline Australia Pty Ltd v Forostenko [2024] QCA 255
13-12-24 / Kristi Riedel — Appellate, Insurance
Kristi Riedel (led by J D McKenna KC) appeared for the Appellant, instructed by Hall & Wilcox. This case concerns an appeal by the defendant to the Supreme Court of Queensland to reverse the outcome that the plaintiff suffered injuries because a trampoline manufactured by the defendant had a safety…
