Cameron, L. v. Qantas Airways Ltd [1994] FCA 905

Cameron, L. v. Qantas Airways Ltd [1994] FCA 905

No final determination of liability or breach; this stage makes findings only on material primary facts as to the conduct and communications between parties regarding seat allocation and smoking exposure. All issues as to the consequences of those facts, including the application of statutory provisions, are reserved for later hearing.

Parties
Applicant: Leonie Cameron; Respondent: Ss W, EI
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
28 November 1994
Procedural Posture
Group Proceeding (representative Action) / Primary Facts Determination (interlocutory, Stage 1 of Trial)
Outcome
Findings of material primary facts only; all substantive issues reserved for final hearing.
Legal Topics
Misleading or Deceptive Conduct, Unconscionable Conduct, Negligence, Trade Practices Act (cth)
Consumer Protection Torts Aviation Law Misleading or Deceptive Conduct Unconscionable Conduct Negligence Trade Practices Act (cth)

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Parties

Leonie Cameron

Applicant

Ss W, EI

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Group Proceeding (representative Action) / Primary Facts Determination (interlocutory, Stage 1 of Trial)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct contrary to Part V of the Trade Practices Act 1974
  2. 2 Whether the conduct was unconscionable
  3. 3 Whether group members suffered loss or damage by negligence or breach of duty

Ratio Decidendi

No final determination of liability or breach; this stage makes findings only on material primary facts as to the conduct and communications between parties regarding seat allocation and smoking exposure. All issues as to the consequences of those facts, including the application of statutory provisions, are reserved for later hearing.

Court Disposition

Findings of material primary facts only; all substantive issues reserved for final hearing.

Orders

  • Further directions hearing to fix date for final hearing of remaining issues.