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The Court found the GP negligent for failing to properly investigate rectal bleeding and tenesmus, causing delayed cancer diagnosis and reduced life expectancy.
The Court found negligence in sheet piling works that damaged the Rayman home, rejected a non-delegable duty argument, and awarded damages plus interest.
The New South Wales Court of Appeal dismissed an employer’s appeal in a negligence claim arising from a documentary, holding psychiatric harm was reasonably foreseeable.
The Supreme Court of New South Wales dismissed a representative negligence claim against the Murray-Darling Basin Authority over river operations and water allocation losses.
The High Court held the respondent owed AA a non-delegable duty of care and was liable for harm from sexual abuse by a priest. It also addressed Lepore and the Civil Liability Act.
Fazldeen v State of New South Wales [2025] NSWDC 41
The plaintiff failed to prove a sexual relationship with a school staff member and, in any event, did not prove causation or loss. The claim was dismissed.
Hartnett v Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Wilcannia-Forbes (No 7) [2025] NSWSC 128
The court held the plaintiff had not proved serious physical abuse at a Catholic school, so the child-abuse limitation exemption did not apply and the claims failed.
S&P Gomes Pty Ltd ta Cohuna Hotel Motel v Sundar ta Sun Legal [2025] NSWSC 24
Solicitor found negligent in a hotel-motel purchase for failing to advise on pre-exchange inspections and contract terms; council claim failed.
State of New South Wales v Cullen [2024] NSWCA 310
The Court of Appeal upheld the State’s appeal in a police negligence and battery case arising from an Invasion Day rally, setting aside judgment for Ms Cullen.
Lederer Group Pty Ltd v Hodson [2024] NSWCA 303
The Court of Appeal allowed the appeal and cross-appeal, finding no duty was established on the facts and that causation based on expert reports lacked support.
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