Bushfire compensation experts launch Lucindale fire class action
Maddens Lawyers have launched a class action in the South Australian Supreme Court on behalf of those impacted by the 11 January 2021 fire.
Read MoreBushfire compensation experts launch Cudlee Creek class action
Maddens Lawyers have launched a class action in the South Australian Supreme Court on behalf of those impacted by the 20 December 2019 Cudlee Creek bushfire. Regional Victorian firm, Maddens Lawyers, have issued proceedings against South Australian power company SA Power Networks on behalf of residents and businesses burnt out by the Cudlee Creek bushfire.…
Read MoreMaddens ranks twice amongst top ten class action settlements for 2020
Legal news provider, Lawyerly, has released its list of 2020’s largest class action settlements and Maddens Lawyers has ranked twice amongst the largest settlements for 2020. At number eight, the Scotsburn bushfire class action saw a $10.5 million settlement reached for victims of the December 2015 fire in Scotsburn, Victoria. On 19 December 2015, 4000…
Read MoreTerang and Garvoc compensation to be paid within weeks
Earlier this week the Supreme Court made orders enabling the distribution of the majority of compensation payable to people participating in the class action cases arising from the Garvoc and Terang St Patrick’s Day fires. The Court’s orders follow settlements that were reached late last year. A settlement sum of $17.5 million has been paid…
Read MoreMaddens Lawyers Again Amongst the Best
Maddens Lawyers has again been recognised as one of the best personal injury firms in Victoria. For the fourth year running it has been recognised as one of the top legal firms in respect of Worker’s Compensation and TAC claims and is the only firm in the south-west region to be included. The ratings are…
Read MoreLegal options available to Katherine locals impacted by PFAS contamination
The Federal Court has set 19 July 2019 as the date by which impacted property owners can ‘opt out’ of the Katherine PFAS Class Action. Katherine residents impacted by PFAS contamination who are “group members” in the class action will shortly, or may have already received, a notice in the post providing them with information…
Read MoreHelp available for Bunyip fire affected experiencing issues with their insurance claim
Residents, landowners and businesses impacted by the Bunyip bushfire that occurred in March 2019 are advised to obtain independent legal advice when making a claim with their insurer. Maddens Lawyers Class Action and Litigation Principal, Kathryn Emeny said that making an insurance claim can be a daunting and complex process with claimants often facing unforeseen…
Read MorePotential compensation for businesses impacted by Campbellfield factory fire
Maddens Lawyers have commenced investigations into toxic waste disposal company Bradbury Industrial Services, owner and operator of the Campbellfield factory site where a large chemical fire broke out, on 5 April 2019. Maddens are investigating compensation opportunities for nearby businesses and residents affected by the fire. The impact of the fire may include destruction and/or…
Read MoreCourt of Appeal success for Walla Walla fire victims
On Wednesday 17 April 2019 a unanimous decision was reached by three New South Wales (NSW) Court of Appeal judges in favour of Ms Sharon Weber. Ms Weber had appealed the NSW Supreme Court’s May 2018 judgement, which went against victims of the 2009 Walla Walla fire. The Court of Appeal has awarded Ms Weber…
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