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PFAS class action judge OKs $132.7M settlement, $33M CFO
A judge has blessed a $132.7 million settlement and a $33 million common fund order in a class action over toxic firefighting foam, saying he was “not vexed” by whether he had power to grant the funder’s payout despite the Full Court having reserved on the contentious issue. 
Useless to continue $400M underpayments class action against Tandem, judge says
A judge has approved the discontinuance of an underpayments class action against Tandem, saying it would be "inutile" to press forward with the case after the telco contractor entered administration.
Trial vacated in class action against Deloitte over Hastie audits
Trial in a protracted class action against Deloitte over the collapse of construction group Hastie has been abandoned, signalling a settlement is in the works.
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.
High Court to hear class action waiver challenge in Ruby Princess case
The High Court has granted leave to the applicant in a class action against Carnival PLC to appeal a ruling that upheld a class action waiver in tickets bought by foreign passengers on the ill-fated Ruby Princess in 2020.
Settlement in Gunns class action against KPMG, directors wins court OK
A judge has approved a confidential settlement in a class action against KPMG and nine former Gunns Plantations directors over the failure of six managed investment schemes for eucalyptus wood in Tasmania.
Court won’t allow suit over $200M in Lendlease purchase options
An appeals court has dismissed a challenge in a lengthy legal drama between the children of one of Australia’s richest families, finding that a lawsuit over $200 million in Lendlease purchase options was not brought in good faith.
Gunns class action settles with KPMG, former directors
A class action against KPMG and nine former Gunns Plantations directors over the failure of six managed investment schemes for eucalyptus wood in Tasmania has settled for a confidential amount, with a judge poised to approve the deal.
Gunns Plantations class action against KPMG settles with ex-Tasmanian Premier
A class action against KPMG over the failure of six managed investment schemes for eucalyptus wood in Tasmania has settled its claims against former Tasmanian Premier Robin Gray.