Jayco must spell out its claim that it explained the specific features of its recreational vehicles to customers, as part of its defence to an ACCC case over alleged misleading statements, a judge has said.
Maurice Blackburn has proposed expanding the group definition in class actions against Hyundai and Kia over allegedly defective anti-lock braking systems after winning a carriage fight against a proceeding that included additional recalls in its group membership.
A judge has hacked Maurice Blackburn’s promised cut of an $87 million settlement in a class action against Hino Motors, saying the 24.66 per cent group costs order previously approved by the court would result in a “disproportionate return” to the firm.
Mercedes-Benz dealers are pressing on with their $650 million battle over the luxury car maker’s move to a fixed-priced agency model, taking their case to the High Court.
A defects class action against Ford, which has been on foot since 2016, might end up at the High Court for a second time, a court has heard.
A judge has said a $360 million settlement in a US class action could be relevant to deciding whether to vary a 25 per cent contingency fee in an Australian class action against Hino Motors, which settled for $87 million.
A judge has awarded carriage of class actions against Hyundai and Kia to Maurice Blackburn after declining to allow a sixth offer by competing firm Banton Group, saying re-bids outside the orderly process of carriage fights must be “carefully assessed”.
A judge has approved an $87 million settlement in a class action against Hino Motors, but says he needs to hear from a contradictor before greenlighting a law firm’s 25 per cent contingency fee.
Toyota has lost its bid to subpoena Shopify Singapore for sales records relating to its allegations that Australian spare parts company OZI4x4 sold counterfeit tail lights and armrests.
GM can’t strike out a class action over alleged faulty transmissions in Holden cars, with a judge saying the case doesn’t need to identify the “precise mechanical, metallurgical or engineering explanation” for alleged defects.