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Recent case serves as reminder that relying on the concept of res ipsa loquitor is fraught with difficulty.

In Masters v Mitchell Shire Council (No 2) [2026] VSC 598, the plaintiff sought damages in the Supreme Court of Victoria for injuries sustained when his motorcycle crashed on a curve along Reedy Creek Road in Tyaak on 25 December 2022.

Though it is still early days, the Insurance List appears to be providing a useful route to judgment for some parties.

In Drew v Patricks Stevedores Holdings Pty Limited (No 2) [2017] VSC 352, the Supreme Court of Victoria considered whether Mr Drew's claim for compensation against his former employer...

Moray & Agnew were successful in obtaining a verdict for the defendant in a claim for personal injuries suffered at the Beresfield Golf Course. On 18 March 2011, Judge Rolfe of the District Court of NSW gave an ex tempore judgment in this matter.

The prevalence of social media and its use by businesses to market their products and services, as well as engage with their customers and the wider public ...

This 2013 study revealed that data breaches in Australia have resulted in more exposed records than in any other country.

The article looks at the key changes to the Privacy Act and how the changes are likely to impact the insurance industry.

A lessee may be covered for loss and damage within the landlord's premises if those premises are insured by the landlord.

A 2012 defect notice preserved claim rights, but a builder's 2022 insolvency fell outside the 10-year HBA limit, voiding coverage.

In December 2005 the High Court of Hong Kong handed down its decision in Ericsson Limited, v KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

The Admiralty Marshal may not be adequately insured against a marine incident, even when he is carrying out court orders.

If you are a cyclist, it is strongly recommended that any accident is reported immediately to the Police to be recorded.

In Birkenfeld v Kendall and Yachting New Zealand Inc [2008] NZCA 531 the New Zealand Court of Appeal has confirmed that, having established a limitation fund under legislation enacting the 1976 Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims (LLMC), and having offered that fund to the plaintiff, the defendants are entitled to a permanent stay of the action, without admission of liability on their part.

Limits have been increased by approximately 30% and the amendments to the protocol enter into force on 8 June 2015.

Insurers and intermediaries should keep an eye on developments in the UK as an indicator for what might be in store.

Article discusses the latest development in Loss of Use Claims including 8 relevant principles identified in recent case.