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In the recent decision of Bartlett v De Martin & Gasparini Pty Ltd [2024] NSWSC 1172, the Supreme Court of New South Wales revisited the principles for when vicarious liability may attach to an employer for the actions of a non-employee.

Workplace injuries represent a real risk for operators, contractors and labour hire companies in the mining industry. They often result in protracted and expensive litigation, when the injured individual alleges that their injury was caused by anothe

In this article Special Counsel Jacqi Marshall and Law Graduate Chantel Leadbeater from HopgoodGanim’s Insurance practice examine the recent High Court decision of CCIG Investments Pty Ltd v Schokman [2023] HCA 21 and its clarification of the princ

The NSW Court of Appeal recently handed down its judgment in Coalroc Contractors Pty Ltd v Matinca1, overturning the trial decision and finding the appellant not liable for the injuries sustained by a mine worker involved in a single vehicle accident

Slip and fall incidents, particularly those occurring in shopping centres, are among the most common sources of public liability litigation in Australia. In December 2022, the ACT Court of Appeal handed down its judgment in Buljat v Coles Supermarket

The recent decision in Chapman v Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service [2022] QDC 271 provides an interesting insight into the assessment of economic loss in circumstances where a plaintiff’s income has increased in the aftermath of an injury. Signi

Banana peels have long been considered an obvious risk, but in Longbottom v L & R Collins Pty Ltd [2021] QSC 242 the Supreme Court considered whether a banana harvester disregarded an obvious risk of injury by standing beneath an unusually tall b

On 17 August 2020, we reported on the details of the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill which sought to reduce the difficulties in proving entitlement to workers’ compensation benefits by reversing the

Background In Saul v Machalek & Anor [2021] QCA 7 the Supreme Court of Appeal upheld the original decision of the District Court of Southport to award Mr Saul damages totalling $104,791.95. At the time of the incident, Mr Saul was a professional

The real heroes of the last twelve months have undoubtedly been our first responders. Through bushfires, floods and now COVID-19, first responders have faced devastating and often traumatising situations. It is the exposure to those situations and th

Tips for insurance coverage during the COVID-19 outbreak The recent outbreak of COVID-19 is having a major impact on businesses, both large and small.  You may be wondering whether potential losses are covered under your various insurance policies

Background Police officers and other “occupational rescuers” are exposed to significant trauma during their employment, which can cause psychiatric injury. Often a claim for damages is brought against the rescuer’s employer. However, in AAI Li