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Parties in 7-Eleven class actions clash over costs after $3.1M discovery ‘blowout’
The parties in two class actions brought against 7-Eleven on behalf of franchisees have clashed over the convenience store giant’s alleged $3.1 million discovery costs “blowout”.
7-Eleven class action trial delayed due to coronavirus
The parties in two class actions against 7-Eleven brought on behalf of franchisees have agreed to delay an upcoming hearing by ten months, due to challenges with discovery, evidence and witness statements resulting from coronavirus-related restrictions.
Class action alleges 7-Eleven made franchisees use Metcash-owned vendor
A class action brought against 7-Eleven claims the convenience store chain ordered franchisees to purchase goods from supplier C-Store so that 7-Eleven could meet its obligation under a contract with the Metcash-owned supplier.
Training college Unique cops $4M penalty in ACCC case
Unique International College has been slapped with a $4.165 million penalty after a court found the defunct vocational trainer engaged in unconscionable conduct in enrolling students in courses costing up to $22,000.
Ex-James Estate Wines boss ‘manufactured’ evidence in $14M dispute with ANZ, court says
A judge has dismissed failed winemaker David James latest bid to overturn a $14 million guarantor judgment against him and in favour of ANZ, saying much of his sworn evidence was “manufactured” and “obviously tailored to suit his case”.
Ex-James Estate Wines boss takes another shot at ANZ in $14M dispute
Failed winemaker David James has launched a fresh bid to overturn a $14 million judgment for ANZ against him, telling a court he is still pursuing the bank after six years because the dispute has "taken his life's work".