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GetSwift shareholder info should be off limits for class action bookbuilding, judge told
Class Actions 2019-12-17 8:13 pm By Christine Caulfield Sydney

Contact details of shareholders provided by GetSwift to the firm running a class action should not be used to recruit group members now that the common fund order in the case has been quashed, the logistics company has told a court.

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Appco ‘running out of money’, class action judge hears as fight over insurance docs looms
Adero Law 2019-12-17 6:05 pm By Christine Caulfield Sydney

Fundraising company Appco has told a judge overseeing a $90 million sham contracting class action it is “running out of money” and wants to mediate the dispute as soon as possible.

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Judge looks out for pensioners as NAB ‘junk’ insurance class action settlement approval delayed
Christopher Caleo 2019-12-03 2:37 pm By Miklos Bolza Sydney

A judge on Tuesday questioned how elderly group members struggling with the digital age can register in a ‘junk’ insurance class action against National Australia Bank, amid the postponement of hearing to approve the $49.5 million settlement reached in the case.

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Judge in toxic foam class action says court not a ‘supplicant’ of the Commonwealth
Australian Government Solicitor 2019-11-29 10:59 pm By Miklos Bolza Sydney

The Federal Court judge overseeing three class actions against the Commonwealth of Australia over allegedly toxic firefighting foam has criticised the government’s handling of the case, saying the court did not have to ask permission for how to run the proceedings.

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Westpac responds to class action, says members benefited from ‘high’ super fees
Class Actions 2019-11-26 2:47 pm By Miklos Bolza Sydney

Two Westpac units have defended their choice to charge higher superannuation fees, saying in their responses to a Slater and Gordon class action that customers received numerous positive benefits in exchange for the charges.

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NAB reaches $49.5M settlement in ‘junk’ insurance class action
Breaking News 2019-11-20 4:51 pm By Miklos Bolza Sydney

The National Australia Bank and insurer MLC have agreed to pay $49.5 million to settle a class action over allegedly worthless credit card insurance.

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NAB admits to violating Credit Act with ‘Introducer’ program
APRA 2019-11-18 11:40 pm By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne

The National Australia Bank has admitted to most of the violations alleged in the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s case over the bank’s $24 billion scandal-ridden ‘Introducer’ loan referral program.

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Funder appeals ruling over security in Fair Work class actions
Adero Law 2019-11-12 10:44 pm By Christine Caulfield Melbourne

Litigation funder Augusta Ventures has brought its promised appeal of a groundbreaking ruling that put it on the hook for paying security for costs in an employment class action over the classification of casual mine workers.

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Two firms running Toyota class action will get only one set of costs, judge says
Bannister Law 2019-11-07 5:55 pm By Christine Caulfield Sydney

The two law firms leading a class action against Toyota over allegedly defective filters in the car giant’s diesel models will be able to recover the legal costs of only one firm, a judge has said.

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Future personal injury claims may be barred in PFAS class actions, court warns
Australian Government Solicitor 2019-11-01 10:14 pm By Miklos Bolza Sydney

A Federal Court judge has expressed concerns about whether group members in three class actions against the Commonwealth over allegedly toxic firefighting foam will be blocked from pursuing personal injury claims related to the chemical.

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