The Appellant, who previously worked as a spray painter, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and applied to WorkCover for terminal benefits pursuant to s 128B of the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (Qld) ('the WCR Act'). The application was rejected. The Appellant's application for review of WorkCover's…
DJ Fry Pty Ltd v Permanent Mortgages Pty Ltd [2022] QCA 80
18-5-22 / Kristi Riedel — Corporations, Contract
The appellant, DJ Fry, borrowed money from the first respondent, Permanent Mortgages, with the second respondent La Trobe being the mortgage manager to secure a registered mortgage over land held by DJ Fry for purpose of property development. Development approval was granted but DJ defaulted on its mortgage payments so…
Mateo v Workers’ Compensation Regulator [2022] QIRC 150
4-5-22 / Kristi Riedel — Insurance
Appeal to the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission against the Workers’ Compensation Regulator’s decision that a worker’s employment was not a significant contributing factor to a shoulder injury. Although the Court found that Mr Mateo’s injury did arise in the course of his employment his case was not demonstrated to the…
An appeal pursuant to s 222 of the Justices Act 1886 (Qld) against a decision that the OWHSP pay Mr Kouzoukas' costs of the proceedings. The initial hearing involved the successful defence of Mr Kouzoukas against a charge relating to contravention of the Electrical Safety Act 2002. An order was…
DJ Fry Developments Pty Ltd v Permanent Mortgages Pty Limited & Anor [2021] QSC 350
17-11-21 / Kristi Riedel — Contract
The plaintiff sought to develop land into residential lots. The first defendant provided the money to do so and took a mortgage over the land. The plaintiff acquired various development approvals but plaintiff defaulted on the mortgage prior to commencing development. Therefore, the defendant exercised their right of sale as…
