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ARTICLE · 09 AUGUST 2023

White Island volcano eruption: Federal Court judgment

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The White Island volcano tragedy highlights the need for legal advice when people are injured when travelling overseas.

AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
Rita Yousef
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On 9 December 2019, New Zealand's White Island (also known as Whakaari) volcano erupted.

Despite a history of previous eruptions and warnings about the unpredictable nature of the volcano, tourists were allowed onto the Island and led into grave danger. They participated in a tour called "White Island Volcano Experience Cruise and Guided Exploration". The cruise company, Royal Caribbean, and a tour company called White Island Tours, operated the tour.

Twenty-two people died and 25 others suffered catastrophic life-changing injuries.

Since that time, the victims' quest for justice and fair compensation has spanned both Australia and the USA.

Who to sue for travel injury compensation

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