Case Reviews

As part of our service to our valued clients, we provide below some case reviews. Also included with each case review is our opinion on the practical affect on judgments.

Case Name:	Brady v Woolworths Limited
Court:	Southport District Court
Judge:	Martin SC DCJ
Hearing Date:	12 December 2008
Issue:	Whether a compulsory conference (CC) took place pursuant to Section 38(6) of PIPA (equivalent to Section 51B(10) of the MAIA). Brady v Woolworths Limited Case Review cont'd >>

Case Name:	Hick v Frisby and Anor [2008] QSC 161
Court:	Mackay Supreme Court
Judge:	McMeekin J
Hearing Date:	10 and 11 July 2008
Issue:	Damages – Future Economic Loss and Future Gratuitous Care, the likelihood of the Claimant suffering lumbar spinal degeneration over the next 7 to 10 years, the extent of the Plaintiff’s pre and post accident earning capacity, and her requirement for past and future care and assistance. Hick v Frisby and Anor Case Review cont'd >>

Case Name:	Luck v Lusty EMS Pty Ltd [2008] QSC 146
Court:	Brisbane Supreme Court
Judge:	Byrne SJA
Hearing Date:	7 July 2008
Issue:	Whether a party (in this case the Defendant Applicant) was entitled to have the Plaintiff undergo medical examination post compulsory conference – whether there is an implied constraint on such an examination because the Section 37 PIPA Certificate of Readiness was signed. Luck v Lusty EMS Pty Ltd Case Review cont'd >>