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Essure class action slams Bayer’s bid for applicant’s teen medical records
The lead applicant in a class action against Bayer over its Essure contraceptive device has admonished the drug maker’s request for her medical records since the age of 14, saying it had “no basis” and was a “fishing exercise”.
Bayer Essure class action wins unredacted discovery for opt out notice
Bayer has lost its bid to redact the names and contact details of potential group members from discovered documents in a Slater & Gordon-led class action over the drug maker's Essure contraceptive device.
Gatto loses defamation case over ABC report on alleged threat to kill Gobbo
Melbourne underworld figure Mick Gatto was not defamed by an online ABC article reporting on witness evidence given in court alleging he helped arrange the murder of Victor Pierce and threatened to kill barrister Nicola Gobbo, a judge has ruled.
Class action against Bayer’s Essure contraceptive drops claims against two manufacturers
The lead applicant in a class action against Bayer over allegedly defective Essure contraceptive devices will ask the court to discontinue its claims against two makers of the controversial medical implants.
Melbourne solicitor hits Nine with defamation lawsuit over Gatto photo
A Melbourne-based solicitor has filed a defamation lawsuit against Nine Entertainment over a photograph used in an article about underworld figure Mick Gatto.
Gatto denied jury trial in defamation case against ABC
Underworld figure Mick Gatto has been denied a trial by jury in his defamation proceedings against the ABC, with the judge-only hearing scheduled to start next week.