Pearce v Toka Tū Ake Natural Hazards Commission [2025] NZHC 623
The Earthquake Commission Act 1993 (EQC Act, since replaced by the Natural…
Routhan v PGG Wrightson
With its decision in Routhan,1 the Supreme Court has confirmed the extent to…
Taylor v Roper [2025] NZHC 30
Exemplary damages remain a difficult remedy for plaintiffs to achieve in New…
Court of Appeal Confirms James Hardie Not Liable
Case SummaryThe Court of Appeal has confirmed that manufacturers of products…
Uber Drivers are Employees Rather than Independent Contractors
Rasier Operations BV v E Tū IncThe Court of Appeal recently upheld an…
Professional Negligence and Liability update
This article reviews two recent United Kingdom cases of interest to those who…
CPB Contractors Pty Ltd v WSP New Zealand Ltd [2024] NZHC 640
This case provides a useful analysis of a designer’s liability for negligent…
Limitation and the Building Act longstop
In two recent decisions, the High Court provided further guidance on the…
The Enchanter verdict: can accidents at sea occur without human error?
IntroductionThe much anticipated judgment of the District Court in Maritime New…
