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LG to pay $160,000 for misleading customers about refund rights on faulty TVs
Article 2019-09-06 9:17 pm By Christine Caulfield Melbourne
Electronics giant LG has been ordered to pay a $160,000 penalty after its call centre workers misled two complaining customers about their rights to replace a faulty television or get a refund under the Australian Consumer Law.
Westpac faces class action over ‘excessive’ super rates
Class Actions 2019-09-06 3:10 pm By Miklos Bolza Sydney
Two Westpac units have been hit with a class action over allegedly excessive superannuation interest rates,  the third class action filed as part of Slater and Gordon's $1 billion 'Get Your Super Back' campaign.
Judge frowns on ‘moronic approach’ to group member sign-up in Takata class actions
Allens 2019-09-05 9:59 pm By Miklos Bolza Sydney
The judge overseeing a group of class actions against car manufacturers over faulty Takata airbags has questioned a simplified group registration and opt out process proposed by the law firm leading the cases, saying it would "invite a moronic approach" to sign up.
Estia Health seeks to strike out ‘defective’ class action pleadings
Class Actions 2019-09-05 9:24 pm By Miklos Bolza Sydney
Aged care provider Estia Health has launched a bid to strike out the pleadings in a Phi Finney McDonald-led shareholder class action, accusing the law firm of making "speculative allegations" in the hope of strengthening its case later on.
Full Federal Court dismisses Linfox’s $45M fuel tax challenge as ‘too weak’
Appeals 2019-09-05 2:42 pm By Amelia Birnie Sydney
The Full Federal Court has dismissed Linfox’s $45 million fuel tax credit appeal, finding the Australian logistics company’s argument was ‘too weak or uncertain’ to conclude that it was being over-taxed on major toll roads across the country.
Iluka class action saved as new funder signs on
ACA Lawyers 2019-09-05 1:38 pm By Miklos Bolza Sydney
A shareholder class action against mineral sands producer Iluka Resources has locked in litigation funding, ending months of uncertainty about the fate of the proceedings.
Ashley & Martin’s hair loss treatment contracts unfair, judge finds
Competition & Consumer Protection 2019-09-04 11:43 pm By Christine Caulfield Melbourne
Ashley & Martin signed up 25,000 customers to its hair loss program on contracts that put them on the hook for paying for treatment they didn't receive, a judge has found.
Landmark Uber class action should be thrown out, court told
Class Actions 2019-09-04 10:28 pm By Christine Caulfield Melbourne
A class action alleging a conspiracy between ride-share giant Uber and related entities to launch a car service to take business from taxi drivers across Australia has no prospect of success and should be struck out, a lawyer for Uber told a court Wednesday.
$29M Radio Rentals settlement clears hurdle after ex-CEO cries prejudice
Class Actions 2019-09-04 10:13 pm By Miklos Bolza Sydney
The $29 million settlement in the Radio Rentals 'Rent, Try, $1 Buy' class action is back on track after concerns by former CEO James Marshall about uncertainty in the deed of settlement were resolved.
Ex-Norton Rose partner wins six-month delay of ‘ludicrous’ trial start date
Bernice Ng 2019-09-04 9:38 pm By Amelia Birnie Sydney
Norton Rose Fulbright will have to wait another six months before a long-running dispute with a former partner will be heard, after the ex-employee successfully argued it would be “ludicrous” for the trial to proceed.