Correlation does not imply causation in sliding doors moment
The New South Wales District Court decision in Gray v Wagga Wagga City Council [2021] NSWDC 108 is a reminder that the plaintiff…
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Aviation Bulletin – May 2021
Welcome to the latest edition of the HWL Ebsworth Aviation Bulletin. We are delighted to bring you content addressing a…
Property damage claim deflated by lack of quantum evidence – Splash Waterpark Pty Ltd v Tim Schnitzerling [2021] NSWDC 62 (15 March 2021)
The District Court of New South Wales recently dismissed a claim for damages by the owner of an inflatable waterpark…
Federal Court of Australia takes first steps to block Florida cruise ship case
Background In December 2019, passengers on board the Royal Caribbean International cruise ship Ovation of the Seas were killed and injured when…
Jumping with reasonable care: The inherent risks of skydiving and waivers in Marks v Skydive Holdings Pty Ltd [2021] VSC 21
A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Victoria raises important lessons for companies in the business of activities presenting…
I didn’t ski you there! Dangerous Recreational Activity Defence protects ski resort from liability
Castle v Perisher Blue Pty Limited [2020] NSWSC 1652 In the latest recent development involving the Dangerous Recreational Activity Defence, the…