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Citing coronavirus, judge orders limited discovery in ANZ, Westpac ‘junk’ insurance class actions
Noting the challenge of searching for documentary evidence while employees are working from home, a judge overseeing two consumer class actions against ANZ and Westpac has directed the banks to hand over only a limited number of documents to the applicants, and given them extra time to do it.
Criminal investigation launched over COVID-19 cases linked to Ruby Princess
Police have launched a criminal investigation of the circumstances surrounding last month's docking in Sydney of the Ruby Princess cruise ship, which is now linked to 11 deaths from COVID-19.
Treasury Wine Estates hit with class action over earnings downgrade
Treasury Wine Estates has said it will vigorously defend a shareholder class action filed this week over a recent earnings downgrade, one of two possible class actions the wine producer could be facing over the announcement.
Judge OKs notice in Westpac class action foreshadowing ‘expense sharing order’
A judge has approved a notice in a class action against Westpac alerting group members that an "expense sharing order" will be sought by the applicants if or when the case settles, the first ruling of its kind since the High Court struck down common fund orders.
Judge shoots down amendment to group definition in Uber class action
A judge has denied a bid by the applicant in a massive class action against ride-sharing giant Uber to amend the group definition to include successors and assignees of those with claims, saying the request was made too late and that it was not clear who exactly would be included in the new group.
Icon seeks to recoup Opal Tower losses in latest class action cross-claim
Construction giant Icon has filed a cross-claim against the prefab concrete company behind the ill-fated Opal Tower, seeking to recover at least part of almost $28 million in losses spent after cracks in the building caused residents to evacuate in 2018.
UK litigation funder secures $162M war chest for Aussie class actions
London-based litigation funder Balance Legal Capital has raised $162 million from institutional investors to pursue lawsuits in Australia and worldwide, including class actions.
Law firm investigates class action against opioid makers
The makers or popular opioid drugs like OxyContin and Fentanyl may face a class action in Australia by consumers who allege they suffered financial loss from the addictive drugs.
Group members to get policy cancellation info in NAB insurance class action settlement
A judge overseeing a class action against National Australia Bank over ‘junk insurance’ has ordered that potential group members be given information about cancelling the policies, but not before taking the applicants to task for not having the polices automatically cancelled as part of the $49.5 million settlement.
Santos settles class action over unpaid travel allowances
Oil and gas giant Santos has settled a class action brought by a group of Indigenous Australians who claim they were misled about their entitlement to receive certain travel allowances while working as casual cultural heritage monitors for the company.