10-3-20 / Sean Russell, Michael May — Class Actions
Proceedings related to Murphy Operator & Ors v Gladstone Ports Corporation & Anor (No 4) [2019] QSC 228. The plaintiff served notice of non-party disclosure on the respondents which the respondents filed an objection to. The plaintiff was applying for lift of the stay imposed on the objection arguing that…
13-9-19 / Michael May — Class Actions
This case confirms the enforceability of commercial litigation funding agreements in class actions conducted under Part 13A of the Civil Proceedings Act 2011 (Qld). The case concerned a class action commenced by a number of commercial fishing businesses who claim to have suffered loss as a result of pollution caused…
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…
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