Archive for the 'Negligence' Category

Asbestos litigation – UK ruling: date of injury = exposure

Thursday, March 29th, 2012

A matter of significant controversy and debate in latent injury claims, such as mesotheioma is when the injury was “sustained” or “contracted”. The date of the injury is of significant interest because it defines the relevant legislation and insurance which is applicable. The UK Supreme Court in the decision of Employers’ Liability Insurance “Trigger” Litigation: [...]

Advocates immunity despite mental incapacity

Tuesday, March 27th, 2012

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Malicious prosecution against police

Monday, March 19th, 2012

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QLD Floods Commission of Inquiry – Report

Friday, March 16th, 2012

Final report in relation to the floods of 2011 and the management of Wivenhoe Dam.

Reasonable ‘administrative’ action

Sunday, March 11th, 2012

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HCA: causation under CLA (and WCRA) – greasy chip

Thursday, March 8th, 2012

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CLA: proportionate liability – damage / damages

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

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MVA: child pedestrian and lost earning capacity under s.55 CLA

Saturday, February 11th, 2012

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HCA: DDT & appeal of Booth – causation sufficient

Friday, December 16th, 2011

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DDT: cementing the causation hurdles in lung cancer/asbestos claims

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

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David Cormack, Barrister