Case Note - Hart - Stage 1 in Focus

  • Published 01.11.2023

Hart v Metlife Insurance Limited [2023] NSWCA

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The NSW Court of Appeal (NSWCA) has overturned a recent decision of the NSWSC which had dismissed the whole of the proceedings (including the plaintiff’s TPD claim) on a separate stage 1 determination after finding that a life insurer had not breached its duties (Hart v Metlife Insurance Limited [2023] NSWCA).

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Turks is pleased to announce that a number of our NSW Partners have been recognised in the 2023 Doyle’s Guide for insurance across the areas of Workers Compensation and Dust Diseases.

This recognition highlights their exceptional legal expertise and the appreciation held by their peers and clients for their achievements within the industry.

Congratulations to the following:

Adele Fletcher

  • Leading ‘Workers Compensation Lawyers (Defendant) – New South Wales’

Dominic Maait

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The Line Between Reasonable Management and Bullying

  • Published 17.10.2023

Vincent v Victorian WorkCover Authority (VCC 2023)

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An extreme case? ‘Baseline’ increase to General Damages in the Dust Diseases Tribunal

  • Published 17.10.2023

Armitage v State of New South Wales (NSWDDT 2023)

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Background

Increase of general damages in NSW with respect to mesothelioma confirmed.

Brief Facts

Helping a broken down car may be in the course of employment

  • Published 17.10.2023

Toll Transport Pty Ltd t/as Toll Global Express - Wollongong v Apulu (NSWPICPD 2023)

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Employers Liability Newsletter - October 2023

  • Published 17.10.2023

Recent Decisions

Helping a broken down car may be in the course of employment
Toll Transport Pty Ltd t/as Toll Global Express - Wollongong v Apulu (NSWPICPD 2023)

An extreme case? ‘Baseline’ increase to General Damages in the Dust Diseases Tribunal
Armitage v State of New South Wales (NSWDDT 2023)

Helping a broken down car may be in the course of employment - video

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Toll Transport Pty Ltd t/as Toll Global Express - Wollongong v Apulu (NSWPICPD 2023)

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An extreme case? ‘Baseline’ increase to General Damages in the Dust Diseases Tribunal - video

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Armitage v State of New South Wales (NSWDDT 2023)

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Matthew Garrett from Australian Retirement Trust is the winner of the 2023 ALUCA Turks Life Insurance Scholarship (ATLIS)
 
Matthew, Claims Technical Specialist, has taken out this year’s prestigious ALUCA Turks Life Insurance Scholarship with his outstanding paper on 'The Rise of Artificial Intelligence: Life Insurance Implications: Is the risk worth the  reward?’

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