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Judge warns against blanket confidentiality claims in settlement approval applications
The judge asked to approve a settlement in a class action against retirement village provider Aveo has sent a shot across the bow to law firms seeking to make broad confidentiality claims over the settlement, saying such claims should be kept “to a minimum” in class actions.
Deloitte’s $2.5M bill in CBA class action holds up settlement approval
A judge asked to approve a $50 million settlement in a consumer credit insurance class action against the Commonwealth Bank has questioned a $2.5 million deduction for professional services firm Deloitte.
Court approves $26M settlement in Scenic Tours class action
A court has approved a $26 million settlement in the long-running class action against cruise operator Scenic Tours, with $7 million earmarked for litigation funder Legal Justice.
Lawsuit by ex-office manager against Bannister Law resolves
A former accounts and office manager has resolved her case against class action firm Bannister Law alleging she was required to work while on leave and was fired after complaining about bullying.
‘Aldi bag of cash’ suit against Holding Redlich resolved, court hears
The NSW Labor Party has agreed to drop its case against law firm Holding Redlich for providing allegedly negligent advice over a $100,000 illegal cash donation delivered in an Aldi shopping bag.
Average payout to TFS pelvic mesh class action members kept out of notice
A class action on behalf of women injured by alleged defective pelvic mesh will not advise group members the estimated average return from the proceeds of a settlement against defunct device manufacturer TFS’ insurer because it would be "cruel".
$29M settlement in Westpac class action gets green light
A judge has approved a $29 million settlement in a class action against Westpac over 'junk' consumer credit insurance, a deal that earns the bank's customers at least $19.6 million. 
$22M PFAS class action settlement wins court OK
A judge has approved a $22 million settlement in a class action on behalf of a First Nations community that alleges their land was contaminated by toxic firefighting foam at a military base in Jervis Bay, citing the “very real” risks the case would face at trial. 
Court approves $6.3M class action settlement against Linchpin directors
A judge has approved a settlement with former directors of collapsed advisory firm Linchpin Capital under which insurer RiverStone will pay $6.3 million, which will be used to fund the investor class action’s claims against AIG.
Banksia class action judge to OK settlements with former silk, cost consultant
A judge has indicated he will approve settlements totalling $2.7 million reached with disgraced senior barrister Norman O'Bryan and a cost consultant retained by the legal team behind the Banksia class action fraud.