Warning: This Case Note discusses serious sexual and physical abuse. In its recent decision of Willmot v State of Queensland,[1]…
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Jul 1, 2022
INSIGHT: All in the mind of the Insured – subjective test confirmed for breach of condition to take reasonable precautions
QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited v BB [2022] WASCA 61 Key takeaways An insured will not be in breach of a…
Jul 1, 2022
INSIGHT: Help, my employer is suing me for negligence!
Beri Distributors Pty Ltd v Mossensons Pty Ltd [2022] WADC 30 Key takeaways Professionals are liable to repay fees to…
Aug 21, 2019
INSIGHT: Bergin v Queensland Cork & Timber Solutions Pty Ltd [2019] QDC 141
A cautionary tale: The risks of failing to test a witness’ evidence before trial, and the benefits of requesting a…
Feb 12, 2019
INSIGHT: Caffrey v AAI Limited [2019] QSC 7
Key takeaways A deceased driver was found to have owed a duty to take reasonable care not to cause psychiatric…
Nov 13, 2018
INSIGHT: No professional misconduct finding for General Practitioner’s ‘grave error of judgment’
An experienced and well-respected NSW General Practitioner with an otherwise unblemished record has faced disciplinary proceedings brought by the Health…
Aug 16, 2018
INSIGHT: Your Onus or Mine?
Refresher on damages for economic loss and domestic assistance where there are pre-existing conditions. Gulic v Angelovski[1] Facts Mr Gulic…
Dec 12, 2017
INSIGHT: Pitfalls of crossing the boundaries
Two decisions by the New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal (the Tribunal) in 2017 have conveyed a firm warning…