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PFAS class action settles for $132.7M on eve of trial
One of the two remaining class actions against the Department of Defence over the use of alleged toxic firefighting foam at military bases across the country has settled for $132.7 million on the eve of trial, with the final case going back to mediation.
PFAS class action trial set to begin before ‘frustrated’ judge
Unless the parties can reach a last minute settlement over the weekend, trial in a class action against the Department of Defence over the use of alleged toxic firefighting foam at military bases across the country will begin Monday.
Judge ‘frustrated’ that remaining PFAS class action has not settled
A judge has expressed his "frustration" that a class action against the government over the use of alleged toxic firefighting foam has not settled despite the resolution of similar group proceedings almost three years ago. 
Class action filed over COVID-19 outbreak at Newmarch House
A class action has been filed on behalf of 25 people whose loved ones died during a COVID-19 outbreak at the Newmarch House in Sydney.
$50M settlement approved in NT Stolen Generation class action
A judge has approved a $50.45 million settlement in a class action by family members and deceased estates of the Northern Territory Stolen Generations. He has also approved a 13 per cent funding commission by way of a common fund order, saying debates about CFOs had become “lost in the label”.
Carnival wins strike-out bid in class action over gastro outbreaks
Carnival has won its bid to strike out a class action over norovirus outbreaks on its Sun Princess cruise ship. 
Law firm gets interim $22.6M from J&J settlement, promises to return any excess
Shine Lawyers can deduct 50 per cent of its fees and all of its costs from a $300 million settlement in pelvic mesh class actions against Johnson & Johnson while a judge mulls whether the law firm's total bill is fair and reasonable.
Class action seeks court OK to drop case after teleco contractor fails
The applicant in an underpayments class action against telecommunications contractor Tandem -- which has been stayed since the company entered administration -- has asked a court to abandon the case.
Court to hear bid to join insurers to class action against Blue Sky, EY
The insurers of Blue Sky Alternative Investments are fighting a bid to be joined to a consolidated investor class action against the company and its auditor, EY.
Carnival class action over norovirus outbreaks faces strike out, declassing bids
A class action against Carnival over norovirus outbreaks on its Sun Princess cruise ship is facing a strike out bid, with the cruise operator also flagging a declassing application down the line.