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Collie v Australian Financial Complaints Authority [2026] FCA 1425

25-9-26 / Michael May — Corporations, Insurance

Michael May appeared for the Second and Third Respondents, instructed by McInnes Wilson Lawyers. In this case, the Applicant appealed under s 1057 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) against a determination of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (the Authority). The impugned determination affirmed the decision of the Third Respondent…

Byrnes-Reeves v QSuper [2025] QSC 285

3-11-25 / Michael May — Insurance

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…

Churchill v Clearview Life Assurance Ltd [2023] QSC 224

16-10-23 / Michael May — Insurance

The respondent (plaintiff) commenced proceedings against the applicant (defendant) for entitlement to certain benefits under life insurance policies issued by the applicant. The applicant filed an application to withdraw deemed admissions contained in its defence. The respondent opposed the applicant having leave to withdraw some, but not all, of the…

Murphy & Ors v Gladstone Ports Corporation Ltd [2019] QSC 12

1-2-19 / Michael May — Insurance, Class Actions

The case concerns whether plaintiffs in a class action can provide security for costs by way of a deed of indemnity from an After the Event insurer (including issues as to maintenance and champerty), and the extent of a party’s obligation to disclose expert reports (including draft reports). Michael May…

Westpac Life Insurance Services Limited v Mahony [2016] FCA 1071

2-9-16 / Michael May — Insurance

An application by an insurance company seeking declarations regarding paying life insurance policy monies into Court where the Respondent had been charged with the murder of the deceased. The Court determined it would make the declarations sought by the insurance company for payment of policy monies to the Court rather…

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