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ARTICLE · 28 DECEMBER 2021

An update for Southern Response earthquake compensation claims

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If you are a Canterbury homeowner who settled claims with Southern Response, you may be entitled to compensation.

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If you are a Canterbury homeowner who settled with Southern Response prior to 1 October 2014, you may be entitled to compensation.

Find out if you are eligible for a pay-out by completing this this form.

Background

In the recent High Court decision of Southern Response Earthquake Services Ltd v Dodds [2020] 3 NZLR 383 the court found that Southern Response had misrepresented to Mr and Mrs Dodds the cost to rebuild their house by providing them with a "Detailed Repair/Rebuild Analysis." This document did not contain additional costs Southern Response would incur when rebuilding.

Following this decision Southern Response is now contacting some 3,000 Canterbury homeowners directly regarding a settlement package consisting of an additional payment of professional fees and contingencies.

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