This is an appeal from the decision in Enkelmann v Stewart [2023] QSC 111. In that decision, Williams J ordered the appellants to disclose any statements directly relevant to the issue on the pleadings of one of their experts, Mr G (a registered professional engineer).
Sanders v Mount Isa Mines Limited & Ors [2023] QSC 188
The plaintiff brought a claim against Mount Isa Mines for injuries suffered whilst she was an infant in Mount Isa.
Impacts of Superannuation Changes on Personal Injuries Damages 2023 Update
The Courts would appear to have continued to adopt a “rule of thumb” approach but used a variety of differing rates.
Townsville City Council v Hodges [2023] QCA 136
On 15 October 2015, Ms Hodges walked across land maintained by the Townsville City Council when her left foot entered a hole causing her to fall. Ms Hodges suffered serious injuries including a spiral fracture of her left mid-shaft tibia, distal fibula and medial malleolus.
Blue OP Partner Pty Ltd v De Roma [2023] NSWCA 161
De Roma was injured when she tripped and fell whilst walking over a steel utility pit lid and frame set in a concrete footpath. The surface had a small height differential of about 1 cm. Ausgrid was responsible for the inspection, maintenance and safety of the utility pit.
Hannover Life Re of Australasia v Jones [2017] NSWCA 233
The claimant, Mr Jones, was injured at work as a roof plumber in mid-2011. He had worked as a roof plumber and, apart from his School Certificate, he held a number of industry specific qualifications in roof plumbing.