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Vero Insurance to argue owners suffered no property damage in cladding class action
Construction 2022-09-19 11:17 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Insurer for cladding manufacturer Fairview Architectural, Vero Insurance, will argue a $190 million policy does not cover claims in a class action alleging combustible cladding […]

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Westpac slams ‘disorderly’ shareholder class action over AUSTRAC disclosures
Class Actions 2022-09-16 2:42 pm By Sam Matthews

Westpac has criticized the lead applicant in a class action filed in the wake of AUSTRAC proceedings for the “disorderly” conduct of the lagging proceedings, […]

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Class action numbers hit four-year low, but securities cases rise: report
Class Actions 2022-09-15 11:51 pm By Christine Caulfield

The past financial year saw 54 class actions filed in Australia — the lowest number since 2017/2018, a new report shows. The class action number […]

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Class action probe targets Aussie Home Loans over ‘worthless’ policies
Class Actions 2022-09-14 2:47 pm By Sam Matthews

Aussie Home Loans is facing a class action investigation for allegedly selling “essentially worthless” policies to homeowners. In a statement released on Wednesday, Shine Lawyers […]

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Box Hill Institute settles class action with students over aviation course
Class Actions 2022-09-14 11:12 pm By Sam Matthews

Vocational education provider Box Hill Institute has reached an in-principle settlement in a class action by disgruntled students who allege the licences they obtained through […]

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Star engaged in ‘inherently deceptive’ practices, unsuitable to hold casino licence: report
Gaming 2022-09-13 4:21 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The NSW gaming regulator has found Star Entertainment is unfit to hold a casino licence and has threatened disciplinary action after uncovering anti-money laundering breaches […]

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Aveo class action members facing novel funding order protected by court, judge says
Class Actions 2022-09-13 12:31 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has approved an opt-out notice in a class action against retirement home provider Aveo Group that advises of a proposed application for a […]

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J&J, Ethicon to pay record $300M settlement in pelvic mesh class actions
Class Actions 2022-09-12 11:03 am By Sam Matthews

Johnson & Johnson Medical and unit Ethicon have agreed to pay $300 million to settle two class actions brought by Shine Lawyers on behalf of […]

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Class action asks High Court to hear appeal over Ruby Princess’s foreign passengers
COVID-19 2022-09-12 11:17 am By Cindy Cameronne

A class action against cruise operator Carnival PLC over the 2020 COVID-19 outbreak aboard the Ruby Princess will ask the High Court to hear a […]

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Scenic Cruises ordered to pay $10M to passengers forced to take the bus
Competition & Consumer Protection 2022-09-12 10:22 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has ordered Scenic Cruises to pay just over $10 million to travellers who were promised a “once in a lifetime cruise along the […]

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