23 Aug 2022
MATHIAS v THE EARTHQUAKE COMMISSION [2022] NZHC 2097
- Citation
- [2022] NZHC 2097
- Court
- High Court
Leave was granted for an opt-in representative proceeding because the pleaded existence of a duty of care to subsequent purchasers when EQC settled under ss 18 and 29 presents a common issue suitable for stage one determination, and opt-in safeguards class members' existing remedies, addresses funding and evidential preservation concerns, and respects interests in significant assets.