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Liability arising from progress payment covered by insurance

Case note: Chubb Insurance Company of Australia Pty Ltd v Robinson [2016] FCAFC 17; 239 FCR 300 This was an appeal by Chubb Insurance Company of Australia ...
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Managing indemnity disputes after Highway Hauliers

Section 54 Insurance Contracts Act – what’s not an ‘act’?

Appeal by Allianz to the Court of Appeal concerning the application of section 54 of the Insurance Contracts Act 1984.
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Professional negligence case against architects succeeds

An architect failed to clarify a brief with their client, a school, so a case of professional negligence was brought against them. Read more here.
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Managing indemnity disputes after Highway Hauliers

Insurers can be joined as parties to PIPA claims

If an insurer denies cover under a policy relating to a Qld PIPA claim, that insurer can be joined as a party to the claim. ...
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Managing indemnity disputes after Highway Hauliers

Insurer not liable for dishonest conduct in deregistered company

After a financial broker misappropriated his clients' funds, they brought a case against his insurer. Read about the case and findings here.
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Plaintiff needed expert evidence to prove speed caused collision

On appeal: QSC marine engine repairs decision

Case note: Ireland v B & M Outboard Repairs [2015] QSC 84 Facts The Plaintiff, Colin Ireland, brought a claim for neck and psychiatric injuries from ...
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