Iacopetta v Woolworths Limited [2015] NSWCA 87

Iacopetta v Woolworths Limited [2015] NSWCA 87

The appellant failed to demonstrate any error in the trial judge's findings on credit, medical evidence, economic loss, or domestic assistance; there are no grounds to disturb the decision.

Parties
Appellant: Sharyn Ann Iacopetta; Respondent: Woolworths Limited
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
27 March 2015
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment (court of Appeal)
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Credit, Personal Injury, Economic Loss, Domestic Assistance
Torts Credit Personal Injury Economic Loss Domestic Assistance

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Parties

Sharyn Ann Iacopetta

Appellant

Woolworths Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment (court of Appeal)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in his findings on credit and medical evidence
  2. 2 Whether the finding on economic loss was in error
  3. 3 Whether the claim for domestic assistance was properly dismissed

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed to demonstrate any error in the trial judge's findings on credit, medical evidence, economic loss, or domestic assistance; there are no grounds to disturb the decision.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed with costs.