Bad news for insurers – increased litigation risk

Allens Arthur Robinson

In brief: The NSW Court of Appeal has upheld a decision in which a plaintiff was granted leave to join the defendant’s insurer as an additional party to proceedings. This is potentially beneficial for plaintiffs and problematic for insurers. Partner Michael Quinlan (view CV) and Lawyer Andrew Lazzaro report.

• Background
• The decision
• Comment

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