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WeBuild, NRW accused of fraudulent insurance claims over $1.8B Perth rail project
Insurers fighting a case by Webuild and NRW's seeking coverage from damages caused by a sinkhole during the construction of Perth's $1.8 Billion Forrestfield-Airport Link have pointed to emails from WeBuild staff and contractors which they say prove their claims of fraud.
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WeBuild sues insurers over damages from sinkhole at $1.8B Perth rail link
Trial has kicked off in a case by builders Webuild and NRW against their insurers over coverage for damage caused by a sinkhole during the construction of Perth's $1.8 billion Forrestfield-Airport Link.
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Sayers wins fight with AIG over $11M land purchase dispute
An appeals court has allowed developer Sayers Property's $1.9 million insurance claim in relation to a $11 million purchase of land.
Insurers win another fight over COVID-19 business interruption claims
Several insurers have won a dispute with two Melbourne businesses about whether an industrial special risks policy can cover losses suffered during COVID-19 lockdowns, with a judge finding the policy did not respond just because there were recorded cases in Melbourne. 
New crop of Victorian silks appointed by top judge
Several class action counsel and an IP expert are among twenty-five new silks appointed in Victoria.
AIG loses bid for docs despite privilege waiver over barristers’ advice
AIG can't force investment firm Sayers to hand over communications over which it claimed legal professional privilege, with a judge rejecting the argument that Sayers could not “cherry pick” which advice it disclosed after waiving privilege over advice given by two barristers in 2017 and 2019.