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‘Not something we could ever agree to’: Applicant fights soft class closure in AMP case
The applicant in a class action against four AMP subsidiaries and two trustees over alleged excessive superannuation fees has flagged its opposition to soft class closure, saying it would be “completely inappropriate” to require the large class of up to two million group members to register ahead of mediation. 
Judge ‘had enough’ with delays in four-year-old AMP class action
The judge overseeing a slow moving class action against four AMP subsidiaries and two trustees over alleged excessive superannuation fees has expressed his frustration with delays in the case, fixing the case for trial over the wealth manager's protest.
Hyundai, Kia point finger at parts maker in defects class action
Korean car makers Hyundai and Kia have filed their defences in class actions over alleged engine defects, arguing owners cannot bring claims if their vehicles were repaired and that they are not responsible for any faults said to be caused by their manufacturing partner.
Hyundai, Kia can’t inspect vehicles at centre of class actions
A judge overseeing class actions against car makers Hyundai and Kia over alleged engine defects has dismissed the carmakers’ bid to inspect the lead applicants’ vehicles before defences are filed in the proceedings.
Westpac’s $30M insurance class action settlement wins court approval
The Federal Court has given the greenlight to a $30 million settlement in Shine Lawyers' insurance class action against Westpac and will allow post-settlement registration notices to be sent to group members.
Court cuts silk’s fees in Westpac class action
The former senior counsel in a settled insurance class action against Westpac has had his fees reduced by $70,000 after the Federal Court heard some of the work for which he charged was not done in the interests of group members.
Judge questions ‘extraordinarily large’ legal fees in $30M Westpac class action settlement
A judge has questioned the legal disbursements sought to be approved in a $30 million class action settlement against Westpac over allegedly excessive life insurance premiums, particularly the "extraordinarily large" barrister fees charged in the case.