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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Maddens Lawyers are representing more than 250 residents, landowners and businesses impacted by the 13 July 2017 Coolaroo Recycling Plant Fire at a court ordered mediation on Thursday 28 March in Melbourne. During the course of the mediation it is possible that the parties will reach a negotiated outcome or settlement, however, any proposed settlement…

All four St Patrick’s Day bush fires class actions were today listed for directions in the Supreme Court of Victoria. An update in relation to each matter can be found below. Garvoc Fire The Garvoc Fire class action which involves approximately 40 fire victims continues to progress towards a trial. An order was made today…