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Employer negligence claim over a steel-beam crush injury succeeded. The Court found a breach of duty, no contributory negligence, and awarded $1,030,742.67.
The plaintiff succeeded in a work injury damages claim after a lift malfunction caused jarring injuries. Damages were assessed at $871,284, with judgment for $315,438.30 after set-off.
Judicial review succeeded where the Appeal Panel failed to engage with key evidence about holidaying and gym attendance, and wrongly treated driving as part of social/recreational activities.
The court allowed the appellants to add one new appeal ground about workers compensation insurance, but refused a second ground about inadequate reasons.
Saveski v Brunjev Pty Ltd [2025] NSWSC 157
The Supreme Court dismissed a judicial review challenge to a medical appeal panel’s confirmation of a workers compensation impairment assessment, finding no jurisdictional error.
Comcare v DSLB [2025] FCAFC 13
The Full Court dismissed Comcare’s appeal, holding that a revoked determination could not be reconsidered under s 62 of the SRC Act, and upheld relief for procedural unfairness.
Workers Compensation Nominal Insurer v Sako [2025] NSWCA 12
The Court of Appeal held that s 140 of the Workers Compensation Act 1987 does not extend the uninsured liability scheme to dust disease claims such as silicosis.
Oswell v Sublime Install Pty Ltd [2024] NSWSC 1586
Judicial review succeeded where a Medical Appeal Panel exceeded its function on scarring and made an unsupported deduction for a pre-existing condition.
State of NSW (Fire & Rescue NSW) v Transport Accident Commission [2024] NSWDC 574
The District Court refused a permanent stay sought for alleged evidentiary prejudice in a workers compensation indemnity claim, finding a fair trial remained possible.
Milne v SDN Children’s Services and BRC Recruitment Pty Ltd [2024] NSWSC 1495
Negligence trial over a childcare-centre kitchen slip and fall. The Court found both defendants liable and held the fall materially aggravated the plaintiff’s pre-existing knee condition.
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