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Court dismisses appeal by greyhound owner struck by a mechanical lure while volunteering at racing club

Insurance| 25 Aug 2020

Court dismisses appeal by greyhound owner struck by a mechanical lure while volunteering at racing club

The NSW Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal from greyhound owner, Jason Carter, who suffered a serious left leg injury when he was struck by a mechanical lure while voluntarily assisting the Hastings River Greyhound Racing Club.

Court dismisses jockey’s appeal against competitor over injuries caused by negligent riding

Insurance| 27 Jul 2020

Court dismisses jockey’s appeal against competitor over injuries caused by negligent riding

The NSW Court of Appeal has dismissed the appeal of Hari Singh (Appellant), a professional jockey, against Glenn Lynch (Respondent), another jockey, arising from serious injuries sustained when his horse fell during a race meeting at the Tamworth Racecourse in ...

Surgery resulting in battery and negligence – Who is at fault?

Medical Malpractice| 30 Aug 2017

Surgery resulting in battery and negligence – Who is at fault?

On 7 June 2010, the plaintiff underwent surgery at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital for the repair of an incisional hernia with placement of a surgical mesh.

Supreme Court finds that ‘not every trip and fall is the result of someone else’s negligence’

Insurance| 28 Aug 2017

Supreme Court finds that ‘not every trip and fall is the result of someone else’s negligence’

In June 2011, the plaintiff tripped and fell while crossing an intersection in Rosebery, NSW.

Court of Appeal squashes grape finding in favour of Woolworths

General Insurance| 18 Aug 2017

Court of Appeal squashes grape finding in favour of Woolworths

Woolworths has successfully appealed a lower court’s finding that its employees were negligent in leaving a single grape on the floor after the store had opened.