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Manus Island security guard sues Maurice Blackburn for negligence
Professional Negligence 2025-01-24 10:28 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A former Manus Island security guard has sued Maurice Blackburn, alleging the firm’s negligence prevented him from receiving higher compensation for his psychiatric injuries.

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Energy Queensland unit fights probe into Centrepay charges
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-01-23 1:55 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Ergon Energy is challenging a notice from the energy regulator in its probe of payments received via a Centrelink direct debit scheme, after AGL was fined $25 million for overcharging welfare recipients.

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Class actions pile up against 3M
Class Actions 2025-01-22 3:24 pm By Sam Matthews

3M is now facing two class actions in Victoria, after being hit with a case on behalf of ADF members who claim they suffered hearing loss from using defective combat earplugs.

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New class action says 3M sold hazardous PFAS products
Class Actions 2025-01-21 11:48 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Chemical manufacturer 3M is facing a class action alleging it sold products containing hazardous materials known as PFAS without disclosing the risks they posed. 

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Johnson & Johnson hit with class action over ‘carcinogenic’ baby powder
Product Liability 2025-01-20 11:45 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson is facing a new class action alleging it sold talcum powder that was contaminated with asbestos and caused reproductive system cancers in women.

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Sportsbet faces class action over ‘fast code’ betting service
Class Actions 2025-01-17 11:01 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Sportsbet is facing a class action alleging it provided an unlawful in-play online betting service, with punters looking to recoup their losses from the gambling operator.

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Evolution Mining stung with shareholder class action over gold mine forecasts
Class Actions 2025-01-16 11:53 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Gold mining company Evolution Mining is facing a shareholder class action for its alleged failure to disclose issues with the performance of its Canadian gold mine.

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ExxonMobil sues Andrew Forrest-linked NGO for defamation
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-01-09 6:27 pm By Sam Matthews

ExxonMobil has sued an NGO linked to Andrew Forrest, alleging his company Fortescue has “orchestrated a campaign to compete” by funding lawsuits against it.

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Lander & Rogers faces client lawsuit over $2.9M bill
Lander & Rogers 2025-01-14 10:47 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A former Lander & Rogers client that was hit with a $2.9 million legal bill for work on a construction matter has taken the firm to court, calling its costs disclosures “grossly inadequate”. 

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Tenth junior doctors class action filed after run of court wins
Class Actions 2025-01-09 9:53 am By Sam Matthews

Law firm Gordon Legal has filed a tenth class action on behalf of junior doctors in Victoria who were allegedly underpaid for shift work, after several landmark wins in similar cases. 

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