Bucca v QBE Insurance (Australia) Ltd [2024] NSWSC 1099 Introduction In Bucca v QBE Insurance (Australia) Ltd, Acting Justice Basten…
Insights Types: Case Note
Aug 23, 2024
INSIGHT: What can a recent case tell us about proceedings and the “Policy Defence” in the ACT?
Hartfield v Calvary Healthcare ACT Ltd (No 3) [2024] ACTSC 137 Key takeaways Evidence that is provided ‘late in the…
Aug 13, 2024
INSIGHT: Can biomechanical reports and questionable credit influence court decisions?
Marhaba v Chen [2024] ACTSC 241 Key takeaways Using expert evidence from a biomechanical engineer, coupled with alleging that a…
Jul 30, 2024
INSIGHT: Not to be overlooked! Rigorous standards in medical assessments a must in personal injury claims
Yangzom v Allianz Australia Insurance Limited [2024] NSWSC 870 In this case, Justice Schmidt of the Supreme Court reinforces the…
May 1, 2024
INSIGHT: The case against ChatGPT: Warnings against an AI-generated testimony
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly rising across the legal profession. While there are benefits in saving time…
Feb 21, 2024
INSIGHT: Insurer remedies for false and misleading statements
Allianz Australia Insurance Limited v Yu [2024] NSWSC 31 When assessing the seriousness and effect of a claimant’s injury, self-reported…
Feb 7, 2024
INSIGHT: Gravel poses an ‘obvious risk’- Mind Your Step!
Fisher v Shire of Denmark [2024] WADC 1 Key takeaways Visitors to public recreational areas are expected to exercise appropriate…
Jan 29, 2024
INSIGHT: An Interlocutory Odyssey of Non-Compliance – Dankers v Volunteer Maritime Rescue NSW [2023] ACTSC 395
Dankers v Volunteer Maritime Rescue NSW [2023] ACTSC 395 The Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory has dismissed an…
Dec 1, 2023
INSIGHT: Barking up the wrong tree – County Court of Victoria finds dog attack not sufficiently connected with Insured’s business
Victorian WorkCover Authority v A.T.S. Towing Service Pty Ltd (ACN 054 744 204) & Ors [2023] VCC 2010 Background Aaron…
Nov 30, 2023
INSIGHT: First in, not necessarily best dressed? Victorian Court of Appeal allows multiple Medical Panel determinations, setting aside the Rosata decision
Citywide Service Solutions Pty Ltd v Rosata; Kabbout v Crown Melbourne Ltd [2023] VSCA 281 (21 November 2023) Background Luigi…
Nov 27, 2023
INSIGHT: When to Play the Blame Game: Allegations of Contributory Negligence in the ACT – Wilson v Australian Capital Territory [2023] ACTSC 287
Wilson v Australian Capital Territory [2023] ACTSC 287 The Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory has dismissed an application…