States urged to act after deeply concerning Catholic Church ruling Arnold Thomas & Becker 18 Nov 2024 The High Court sent shockwaves through advocates for abuse survivors last week when it overturned a previous ruling on appeal, and ruled that a Catholic diocese was not liable for the historical sexual abuse of a young boy in Victoria. Read more
‘I was frozen’: Labor secretary sues party over alleged assault Arnold Thomas & Becker 04 Nov 2024 Former Labor staffer Jeffrey O’Donnell has been accused in court documents of assaulting a party secretary, “habitually heckling” Labor members and calling a female member explicit names at party meetings. Read more
Drink driver turns Tim’s Stannage’s life upside down Arnold Thomas & Becker 28 Oct 2024 Tim Stannage's life changed forever the day a drink-driver slammed a car into his vehicle on an otherwise perfect day. Read more
Australian Survivor contestant files lawsuit over injury Arnold Thomas & Becker 14 Oct 2024 Australian Survivor contestant Jackie Glazier has filed a lawsuit after sustaining an injury during a challenge in the 2023 season. Read more
Mario lost his leg when an inattentive driver crashed into him Arnold Thomas & Becker 08 Oct 2024 A motorbike rider who lost his leg in a senseless crash caused by an oblivious motorist hopes his painful story might save lives. Read more
New WorkCover laws leaving injured Victorian workers behind Arnold Thomas & Becker 29 Sep 2024 New controversial WorkCover laws have created the most dramatic reduction in support for injured Victorians in more than a decade, lawyers claim. Read more
Carl Williams’ stepdaughter sues state over his brutal prison death Arnold Thomas & Becker 27 Sep 2024 The stepdaughter of slain gangland boss Carl Williams has launched legal action against the state government, alleging it failed to protect him after he became a police informant. Read more
Rollercoaster victim Shylah Rodden continues to explore legal action two years after tragedy Arnold Thomas & Becker 25 Sep 2024 It’s been two years since Shylah Rodden was struck by a rollercoaster at the Melbourne Royal Show, leaving her fighting for life. Read more
Lawsuit alleges medical device to replace patient’s jaw had ‘inherent defects’ Arnold Thomas & Becker 24 Sep 2024 A medical device that was intended to replace a patient’s jaw had ‘inherent defects’ and caused increased pain, nerve damage and limited jaw movement, according to a statement of claim lodged in the county court of Victoria. Read more
Jacqui was helping a friend when she was savagely attacked by a horse Arnold Thomas & Becker 20 Sep 2024 Our client faces losing her arm after being attacked by a horse. Read more
Legal service accused of failing to encourage sex abuse victims to seek civil action Arnold Thomas & Becker 07 Sep 2024 Thousands of child sex assault victims Australia-wide may have been short-changed millions of dollars through the Commonwealth’s national redress scheme due to inadequate legal advice. Read more
WorkSafe Victoria data reveals thousands of claims paid out to injured teachers and tertiary staff Arnold Thomas & Becker 03 Sep 2024 More than $50m has been paid out to Victorian teachers and tertiary staff who were injured on the job in the past two years, with experts blaming the “explosion” of compensation claims on aggressive students and staff bullies. Read more
Law firm sued for alleged negligent advice short-changing sex abuse victim Arnold Thomas & Becker 16 Aug 2024 Warrnambool's leading law firm is being sued in the Supreme Court for allegedly providing negligent advice, which resulted in a clergy sex assault victim getting a potentially reduced payout. Read more
Abuse survivor’s mum warned school of pedophile’s conduct but was told not to worry Arnold Thomas & Becker 08 Aug 2024 The mother of a boy abused by pedophile principal Ian Perry at a school near Colac wrote to the Education Department expressing concern over his “inappropriate behaviour” but was told not to worry. Read more
Victoria Police officer Matthew Cocks strikes court win Arnold Thomas & Becker 06 Aug 2024 A police officer who took on his bosses over allegations they were bullies has reached a confidential settlement days before the case was meant to go to trial. Read more
Shylah Rodden rollercoaster victim remains deaf, blind two years after tragedy Arnold Thomas & Becker 30 Jul 2024 A Melbourne woman who was struck by a rollercoaster and left fighting for life remains blind and deaf almost two years on from the tragedy. Read more
Box Hill Hospital forced to pay traumatised nurse almost $500k after she was beaten by patient Arnold Thomas & Becker 27 Jul 2024 A major hospital has been forced to pay a traumatised nurse almost half a million dollars after she was locked inside a room with a notoriously violent patient, who repeatedly beat her while hidden from view. Read more
The Victorian schools being sued over historical child sex abuse claims Arnold Thomas & Becker 26 Jul 2024 Arnold Thomas and Becker, is investigating more than 470 claims against about 300 private, public and Catholic schools – or more than 10 per cent of the state’s schools. Read more
Former ward of the state launches fresh legal action over Christian Brothers conduct Arnold Thomas & Becker 23 Jul 2024 The Christian Brothers are facing fresh legal action amid claims it permitted a culture of sexual abuse at a notorious Geelong orphanage. Read more
Arnold Thomas & Becker launches class action against Knowmore Legal Service Arnold Thomas & Becker 18 Jul 2024 Arnold Thomas & Becker has launched a class action against Knowmore Legal Service, with sexual abuse survivors alleging the service encouraged them to accept compensation payments that were lower than what they could have received. Read more
Former Warrnambool schoolboy launches fresh legal action over Christian Brothers conduct Arnold Thomas & Becker 14 Jul 2024 A former Warrnambool schoolboy has launched fresh legal action against the Christian Brothers alleging a school headmaster was negligent in failing to report child sex abuse. Read more
Ian Perry promoted to Barwon Downs principal despite child abuse allegations Arnold Thomas & Becker 02 Jul 2024 A teacher who was later convicted of child sex abuse was promoted to principal, despite the education department allegedly being made aware of concerns about his behaviour years earlier. Read more
Bullying ‘rife’ among police Arnold Thomas & Becker 30 Jun 2024 More police and emergency service workers said they were bullied at work in the past year than any other public sector employees. Read more
Hundreds of Victorian schools facing historic child sex abuse claims Arnold Thomas & Becker 29 Jun 2024 More than one in ten Victorian schools is now under investigation for historic sexual abuse, with more than 500 former students potentially claiming up to one billion dollars in compensation. Read more
Former student allegedly abused by five staff members at Geelong Grammar Arnold Thomas & Becker 27 Jun 2024 A former Geelong Grammar student says his life has been “blighted” after allegedly being abused by five different staff members. Read more
Pedophile Coogan’s trail of victims are still seeking redress Arnold Thomas & Becker 21 Jun 2024 A notorious pedophile priest and teacher moved from school to school across Geelong for over two decades, it has been revealed, with some victims launching a fresh fight for compensation. Read more
An abuse victim got $50,000 through the redress scheme. He fought on, and settled for $500,000 Arnold Thomas & Becker 06 Jun 2024 A victim of historical sexual abuse at the former Bayswater Boys’ Home has reached a $500,000 settlement with the Salvation Army, after receiving just $50,000 under the National Redress Scheme. Read more
Education department facing lawsuits over historic child sexual abuse Arnold Thomas & Becker 05 Jun 2023 The state's department of education is facing a number of lawsuits after it knowingly moved a paedophile teacher to new schools following a complaint of sexual abuse at a Warrnambool school. Read more
Victorian government facing lawsuits for shuffling paedophile Arthur Eaton to new schools Arnold Thomas & Becker 04 Jun 2023 The Victorian Department of Education is facing several lawsuits from survivors who were sexually abused by a teacher the department knowingly moved to other schools after fielding complaints of abuse. Read more
WorkSafe crackdown on building site falls after spike in injury claims Arnold Thomas & Becker 31 May 2024 Construction companies are facing increased scrutiny from the state’s workplace watchdog and brickies launching legal action over devastating falls amid a spike in injury claims. Read more
Parents sue after child almost drowns at Port Fairy swim centre Arnold Thomas & Becker 24 May 2024 Distressed parents of a Warrnambool schoolboy who nearly drowned five minutes before his classmate died on a school excursion are suing the state government and the pool’s operators over their son’s nightmare. Read more
Injured passengers could be entitled to payout following horror Singapore Airlines flight Arnold Thomas & Becker 23 May 2024 Passengers injured in the deadly Singapore Airlines flight could each receive more than a quarter of a million dollars in compensation, said Arnold Thomas & Becker lawyer, Sara Kaurin. Read more
‘Outrageous’: Elite Geelong school encourages alumni to support abuse victims with cash Arnold Thomas & Becker 21 May 2024 A Geelong Grammar scheme asking past pupils to provide money and support to the wealthy school’s abuse survivors has been labelled “outrageous” by Arnold Thomas & Becker lawyer Jodie Harris. Read more
Victorian government pays highest ever non-court settlement for child sex abuse survivor Arnold Thomas & Becker 12 May 2024 A Victorian man has been paid $2.71m in the highest ever non-court settlement for a child sex abuse survivor from the state government. Read more
Peta was assaulted by her ex. A safety device was supposed to keep her safe Arnold Thomas & Becker 10 May 2024 A woman who was violently attacked for five hours by her former partner is suing the supplier of a personal safety device and a security firm which failed to alert police despite her repeated requests to “please help me”. Read more
Sam Newman’s son Max Jones settles with NBA player Jock Landale over incident at Geelong Grammar Arnold Thomas & Becker 08 May 2024 The son of AFL great Sam Newman, NBA star Jock Landale and their former exclusive private school have avoided facing off at trial over an alleged violent assault when the pair were schoolmates. Read more
‘Monster’: Rape survivor of Shafiul Milky speaks of ‘heavy burden’ of keeping horror secret from family Arnold Thomas & Becker 02 May 2024 The survivor of a rape at the hands of a “monster” has revealed she kept the crime inside a medical practice secret from her own family and friends. Read more
Survivor of sexual abuse at St Joseph’s College Geelong awarded $1m+ settlement Arnold Thomas & Becker 17 Apr 2024 Another survivor of childhood sexual abuse at St Joseph’s College Geelong has been awarded upwards of $1m in a milestone settlement, with a witness coming forward crucial to the case. Read more
Three abuse survivors of Dr Shafiul Milky to sue Peninsula Family Medical Practice in Ocean Grove Arnold Thomas & Becker 09 Apr 2024 More women have come forward demanding compensation from a Bellarine Peninsula medical clinic that employed a doctor jailed for the rape and sexual assault of multiple patients. Read more
Nearly 400 Victorians taking legal action over alleged abuse at more than 200 schools Arnold Thomas & Becker 29 Feb 2024 Nearly 400 Victorians are taking legal action over alleged abuse suffered at more than 200 state and private schools, prompting calls for a full statewide inquiry. Read more
Victorian Education Department refused to sack sexually abusive teacher at Macleod High School, memoir alleges Arnold Thomas & Becker 28 Feb 2024 The Victorian Education Department sent unqualified teachers into classrooms in the 1960s and then failed to sack them following reports they were sexually abusing their students, according to recently discovered documents. Read more
Elihjohn O’Donnell’s memory to live on after fatal Lara house fire as newborn brother named in his honour Arnold Thomas & Becker 28 Feb 2024 A Lara boy, who died in a horrific house fire in late 2022, will never get to meet his newborn brother. But Elihjohn O’Donnell’s memory will live on after the bub was named in his honour. Read more
Brian McKiterick paid out by Christian Brothers, Vincentian Fathers after institutional sexual abuse Arnold Thomas & Becker 23 Feb 2024 A former Surf Coast mayor won a $550,000 settlement from two Catholic religious orders five days before his institutional abuse case was due to begin in the Supreme Court. Read more
Disability support worker suing former employer after thumb bitten off in attack Arnold Thomas & Becker 16 Feb 2024 A disability support worker is suing her former employer after her thumb was bitten off during a violent prolonged assault by a client. Read more
Former road maintenance worker Glenn Dorain set to sue Brimbank Council after spider bite Arnold Thomas & Becker 29 Jan 2024 A former council worker who had part of his foot amputated after a spider bite says his colleagues were offered bug spray when they raised concerns about workplace safety. Read more
Former Monash University student alleges she was sexually abused by a staff member Arnold Thomas & Becker 27 Jan 2024 A former Monash University student who alleges she was “sexually abused and harassed” by her controlling male mentor has launched legal action against the university. Read more
Former Crown waiter dies from lung cancer ahead of civil trial against gaming giant Arnold Thomas & Becker 25 Jan 2024 A former waiter who worked in one of Crown Resorts’ casino rooms for high rollers for nearly a decade has died from lung cancer just weeks before his negligence case against the gaming giant was set to be heard by the courts. Read more
Victims exposed in court hack ‘unlikely’ to be able to sue: legal expert Arnold Thomas & Becker 04 Jan 2024 Sex abuse victims and underworld informants whose testimonies could be leaked online after a hack of the Victorian court system are highly unlikely to be able to sue for damages. Read more
Sick ex-stonemason Vilisunia Fakalata wins record silicosis payout from five former employers Arnold Thomas & Becker 03 Jan 2024 A former stonemason who was diagnosed with an incurable lung disease after inhaling silica dust for more than 20 years has been awarded one of the highest payouts in Victorian history after he took five of his employers to court. Read more
Tomislav Perinovic sues Dr Abid-Ur Rahman, Melbourne Health for damages after Tullamarine murder-suicide Arnold Thomas & Becker 17 Dec 2023 The heartbroken husband of Tullamarine mum Katica Perinovic – who killed their three children before taking her own life – is suing his wife’s doctor and hospital for negligence. Read more
Damages tally for church’s paedophile victim tops $4 million Arnold Thomas & Becker 01 Dec 2023 The damages payout for a sexual assault victim of former Albury priest and convicted paedophile Vincent Kiss has risen to more than $4 million after the Catholic church failed in its appeal of a jury verdict. Read more
Paedophile teacher from school at centre of Beaumaris child sex abuse inquiry dies Arnold Thomas & Becker 23 Nov 2023 A notorious paedophile who taught at the school at the centre of a Victorian government inquiry into historical sexual abuse in state schools has died. Read more
CrossFit athlete’s spine almost severed in workout with faulty gymnastics equipment Arnold Thomas & Becker 20 Nov 2023 An aspiring athlete has been awarded a million dollar payout after suffering major spinal injuries while using faulty gymnastics equipment. Read more
The Catholic Church said an abuse victim deserved $250,000. A jury gave him $3 million Arnold Thomas & Becker 13 Nov 2023 A Victorian jury has delivered a stinging rebuke to the Catholic Church, awarding $3.3 million to the victim of a notorious paedophile after the church argued compensation should be only $250,000. Read more
St John Vianney’s Primary School accused of failing to provide appropriate and adequate supervision when fight broke out Arnold Thomas & Becker 01 Nov 2023 A seven-year-old boy has undergone brain surgery after he was allegedly punched in the head during a nasty fight at a school in Melbourne’s southeast. Read more
Shylah Rodden: How rollercoaster victim is defying the odds in her recovery Arnold Thomas & Becker 26 Sep 2023 Shylah Rodden, 26, suffered serious injuries to her head, pelvis, arms, legs and back when she was struck by the Rebel Coaster at the Melbourne Royal Show in September last year. Read more
Luke Francis’s family share heartbreak over concreter’s “100 per cent preventable” death Arnold Thomas & Becker 17 Sep 2023 Luke Francis was a funny and vibrant concreter who was days away from starting work on a major construction project. Read more
Education department likened to Catholic Church for shifting accused teacher from school to school Arnold Thomas & Becker 14 Sep 2023 Fourteen men are suing the Victorian Government for alleged abuse by their teacher who was shuffled from public school to school, as the education department was likened to the Catholic Church for moving pedophile priests. Read more
Crown waiter claims high-roller smoke caused his lung cancer Arnold Thomas & Becker 12 Sep 2023 A Crown casino waiter diagnosed with terminal lung cancer has launched legal action against the gambling giant after he was regularly exposed to second-hand tobacco smoke in one of the venue’s high-roller rooms. Read more
Mushroom lunch case sends social media sleuths into overdrive Arnold Thomas & Becker 03 Sep 2023 Wild speculation into Erin Patterson’s fatal mushroom lunch has run so rife around the world that a fair trial would be “almost impossible” if charges were laid, legal experts fear. Read more
State response to Commission child sexual abuse inquiry ‘could fall short’ Arnold Thomas & Becker 30 Aug 2023 Tasmanian victim-survivors of institutional child sexual abuse feel they are being kept in the dark as they wait for the Commission of Inquiry (COI) to deliver its final report ahead of the formal closing of the inquiry this week. Read more
Man takes legal action for alleged abuse at Launceston General Hospital Arnold Thomas & Becker 30 Aug 2023 A man who allegedly experienced sexual abuse from a male paediatric nurse at the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) is taking legal action against the State of Tasmania. Read more
Mother of coward punch victim Luke Francis sues Crown Casino over alleged negligence Arnold Thomas & Becker 22 Aug 2023 The heartbroken mother of coward punch victim Luke Francis is suing Crown Casino, alleging staff were negligent for failing to kick out her son’s killer prior to the attack. Read more
Shock number of sex abuse claims at Victorian schools Arnold Thomas & Becker 02 Aug 2023 Almost 300 former students of 180 Victorian schools are pursuing historic child abuse claims, with each victim potentially due to receive a multimillion-dollar payout. Read more
Ex-St Paul’s Technical College student says Christian Brothers ignoring sexual abuse claims Arnold Thomas & Becker 24 Jul 2023 A former Ballarat schoolboy says the Christian Brothers have refused to discuss a civil claim he brought against the congregation over alleged historic child sexual abuse. Read more
Black Summer firefighter Robert Riordan launches legal action against CFA over cancer claim Arnold Thomas & Becker 20 Jul 2023 A volunteer firefighter who battled the Black Summer bushfires has launched legal action against the Country Fire Authority after his cancer compensation claim was rejected. Read more
Arnold Thomas & Becker promotes 17, hires 11 Arnold Thomas & Becker 13 Jul 2023 Following another year of double-digit growth, Arnold Thomas & Becker has welcomed 11 new lawyers to the firm, as well as promoted a further 17 legal staff. Read more
Family of cop assault victim Andrew Birch sues Victoria Police Arnold Thomas & Becker 10 Jul 2023 The family of a Geelong man who died from a drug overdose a week after he was assaulted by a senior sergeant is suing Victoria Police. Read more
Girl claims Williamstown High staff failed to act on sex abuse reports Arnold Thomas & Becker 06 Jul 2023 A schoolgirl who claims she repeatedly raised the alarm to Williamstown High staff that she was being sexually abused is suing the state for her teachers’ lack of action. Read more
Anglican Church sued over alleged failures with pedo youth group leader Arnold Thomas & Becker 02 Jul 2023 The Anglican Church is being sued over allegations it enabled child sex abuse by allowing a pedophile to lead a youth group in the 1980s. Read more
State care abuse: Indigenous man reveals horror treatment in hostel Arnold Thomas & Becker 26 Jun 2023 A vulnerable Indigenous boy who was routinely raped, physically abused and bullied in state care has reached a $1.3m settlement with the Victorian government. Read more
Charges prompt new sex abuse claims against St Kilda Little League coach Darrell Ray Arnold Thomas & Becker 26 Jun 2023 Fresh sex abuse allegations have surfaced against a St Kilda Little League coach who this week faced dozens of indecent assault charges. Read more
Bendigo Hospital patient claims male workers sexually assaulted her while sedated Arnold Thomas & Becker 12 Jun 2023 A woman who allegedly woke in hospital to two male technicians assaulting her claims the incident left her so afraid to fall asleep that she suffered a stroke. Read more
Student forced by teacher Mark Veysey to strip naked at Kew’s Glendonald School for the Deaf Arnold Thomas & Becker 08 Jun 2023 A former student whose teacher forced him to strip naked during “sex education” classes at a school for the deaf has won a $1m payout. Read more
Served: Former Goulburn Valley Grammar student to sue school, teacher over alleged prostitution, sex abuse Arnold Thomas & Becker 05 Jun 2023 Former student Camille Waring has launched legal action against the Shepparton private school over years of sexual abuse she allegedly endured from former teacher Rodney Howes on school grounds and in the home of another GVGS staff member. Read more
Kathleen Morris prepares to launch legal action over facelift horror at Melbourne clinic Arnold Thomas & Becker 05 Jun 2023 Our client, who was left with permanent scarring and paralysis after a facelift, is preparing to launch legal action against the cosmetic surgeon who operated on her. Read more
Hiding behind tombstones: The new legal tactics blocking justice for survivors Arnold Thomas & Becker 29 May 2023 Arnold Thomas & Becker Principal Kim Price and his client were featured in Four Corners in an expose which examines the legal tactics hindering the justice process for survivors. Read more
Centrelink worker Joeanne Cassar plans to sue after being stabbed at Airport West Arnold Thomas & Becker 24 May 2023 A Centrelink worker stabbed in a bloody ambush in Airport West is planning to launch legal action against the welfare agency for failing to protect her. Read more
Former graffiti removalist receives compo payout from council contractor Arnold Thomas & Becker 23 May 2023 A former graffiti removalist who developed an irreversible lung disease has won a payout from Citywide Service Solutions, which is owned by Melbourne City Council. Read more
Brighton Grammar historic sex abuse allegations: more victims come forward Arnold Thomas & Becker 22 May 2023 A dozen former Brighton Grammar students have come forward to Arnold Thomas & Becker alleging historic sexual and physical abuse that occurred at the school between the 1960s and 1980s. Read more
Channel 9: Ex-Melbourne Demons footballer Daniel Hayes sues AFL and junior coach Mark Heaney Arnold Thomas & Becker 12 May 2023 A former Melbourne Demons recruit is suing the AFL and a former coach of his from a junior football league, who he alleges sexually assaulted him after a game when he was a teenager. Read more
Ex-Melbourne Demons footballer Daniel Hayes takes legal action against AFL and junior coach Mark Heaney Arnold Thomas & Becker 12 May 2023 Arnold Thomas & Becker has issued a writ in the Supreme Court of Victoria against the AFL and former Eastern Ranges’ assistant Mark Heaney this week. Read more
Victim awarded $1.75m over paedophile priest Arnold Thomas & Becker 09 May 2023 A survivor of one of Victoria’s most notorious paedophile priests has received a further $1.75 million from the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne in one of largest ever settlements for clerical abuse in Victoria. Read more
Questions raised over sexually abusive doc’s past Arnold Thomas & Becker 09 May 2023 The number of women who have approached Arnold Thomas & Becker with allegations about a sexually abusive local doctor has continued to climb as questions are raised about his past. Read more
Dr Milky sentenced for sexual assault of women Arnold Thomas & Becker 01 May 2023 Following the sentencing of Dr Shafiul Milky last week, Channel 9 featured this topic as their lead story, with Arnold Thomas & Becker lawyer Jodie Harris speaking about the sentence and the offences. Read more
Former Goulburn Valley Grammar student to sue school, teacher over alleged prostitution, sex abuse Arnold Thomas & Becker 27 Apr 2023 A former Goulburn Valley Grammar School student claims her former teacher convicted sexual predator Rodney Howes “pimped her out” to a Victoria Police officer and sexually assaulted her on school grounds. Read more
Ricardo Fuentes reveals extent of injuries in Craigieburn workplace incident Arnold Thomas & Becker 24 Apr 2023 A Melbourne tradie who narrowly escaped death after falling 10m to the ground when scaffolding collapsed at a building site wants people to speak up about unsafe work sites. Read more
Ex-Brighton Grammar student alleges he was beaten by school teachers, principal Arnold Thomas & Becker 18 Apr 2023 A former Brighton Grammar student has launched legal action against the school alleging he was a victim of violent corporal punishment at the hands of multiple teachers and the principal. Read more
Ex-sex worker sues US in abuse claim Arnold Thomas & Becker 10 Apr 2023 A former Melbourne sex worker has launched legal action against the US government over allegations a senior officer in the US Navy had sex with her in the 1990s - when she was just 15 and addicted to heroin. Read more
Shafiul Milky survivor Fran Millington speaks out Arnold Thomas & Becker 07 Apr 2023 A survivor of GP Shafiul Milky, who committed multiple sexual offences against his patients, has detailed the trauma she suffered during her decade-long fight for justice. Read more
Claims Kardinia International College founding principal ‘should have known’ about alleged abuse Arnold Thomas & Becker 29 Mar 2023 The principal who led Kardinia International College at the time three students were allegedly assaulted remains on the school’s board. Read more
28th Quills: Regional and Rural Journalism, sponsored by TAC Arnold Thomas & Becker 29 Mar 2023 We were pleased to learn that recently one of the journalists that we have collaborated with, won the 2022 Regional and Rural Journalism Quill for ‘Institutional abuse: A city’s scars laid bare”. Read more
Ex-student allegedly abused at Kardinia International College Arnold Thomas & Becker 28 Mar 2023 Another former Kardinia International College student has launched legal action, claiming he was groomed and sexually assaulted by a music teacher. Read more
Max Jones suing Aussie basketballer Jock Landale over alleged high school assault Arnold Thomas & Becker 22 Mar 2023 Max Jones, son of AFL personality Sam Newman, is taking legal action against Geelong Grammar for negligence and “failing to institute a culture at the school that prevented the abuse of students by fellow students”. Read more
Alleged Shafiul Milky victims approach law firm Arnold Thomas & Becker 21 Mar 2023 Several women have come forward to Arnold Thomas & Becker alleging abuse by their Dr Shafiul Milky - this week he was charged on 15 counts of assault. Read more
Former students of Rosebud High drama teacher Peter Sutton speak out on alleged abuse Arnold Thomas & Becker 20 Feb 2023 Eight people have come forward to Arnold Thomas & Becker with accusations against Rosebud High drama teacher Peter Sutton following years of sexual abuse throughout the 1980s, when the students were only teenagers. Read more
Victoria Police pay out $42m in legal settlements over past five years Arnold Thomas & Becker 15 Feb 2023 Victoria Police has paid out more than $42 million in civil settlements and legal costs over the past five years, with payouts for bad behaviour rising amid a significant drop in public satisfaction with the force. Read more
Prison inmate sues Port Phillip Prison Arnold Thomas & Becker 30 Jan 2023 A Melbourne jail so packed with prisoners it welded single beds into bunks is now being sued after an inmate toppled to the floor while climbing into bed. Read more
Shylah Rodden discharged from hospital Arnold Thomas & Becker 23 Jan 2023 Rollercoaster victim Shylah Rodden has taken a major step on her long road to recovery having finally been discharged from hospital. Read more
Music icon’s daughter sues State Arnold Thomas & Becker 04 Dec 2022 The daughter of music legend Russell Morris alleges she was the victim of child sex abuse while on Sandringham College overseas trip. Read more
Former Emerald student sues teacher over alleged sexual offences Arnold Thomas & Becker 29 Nov 2022 A former student from Emerald Secondary College has launched civil action with Arnold Thomas & Becker against the school’s former drama and music teacher, alleging he engaged in dozens of sexual acts with her while she was in years 11 and 12. Read more
Big wave surfer Ross Clarke-Jones shares his story Arnold Thomas & Becker 22 Nov 2022 Arnold Thomas & Becker were honoured to represent Ross Clarke-Jones throughout his recent legal issue. He shares his story. Read more
Catholic church pressuring alleged victims of dead paedophile priests to accept ‘paltry’ payouts Arnold Thomas & Becker 15 Nov 2022 The Catholic church has adopted an increasingly aggressive approach to alleged victims of now-dead paedophile priests, using recent rulings to pressure survivors to accept “paltry amounts” or risk having their claims permanently blocked. Read more
Marcia tells her story for Motorcycle Awareness Month Arnold Thomas & Becker 15 Oct 2022 It was a normal morning for Marcia and her husband Jamin on Saturday 6 March 2021, when tragedy struck. Read more
Former Surf Coast mayor Brian McKiterick launches institutional abuse legal action Arnold Thomas & Becker 17 Sep 2022 A former Surf Coast mayor is calling on institutional abuse survivors to seek support, as he launches legal action against two Catholic orders alleging he was groomed and abused by teachers at separate schools. Read more
Government and security company reach multimillion-dollar settlements with Manus Island guards Arnold Thomas & Becker 11 Sep 2022 A private security company and the federal government have spent tens of millions of dollars settling legal claims brought by Manus Island guards who were left physically or mentally damaged from riots at the detention centre. Read more
Seven separate writs issued in massive abuse case Arnold Thomas & Becker 03 Sep 2022 Arnold Thomas & Becker has issued seven separate legal proceedings in the Supreme Court of Victoria against the Trustees of the Christian Brothers alleging the abuse of young boys throughout the 1970s and early 1980s at Christian Brothers College (now Emmanuel College). Read more
Aldi sued over sale chaos injury Arnold Thomas & Becker 22 Aug 2022 An elderly woman is suing supermarket giant Aldi after she suffered a fractured hip when she was struck by a trolley and fell to the ground at a Victorian store during a television buying frenzy. Read more
ATB names new Principals Arnold Thomas & Becker 16 Aug 2022 Arnold Thomas & Becker has more than doubled the number of principals in its ranks, as the firm recorded a significant increase in revenue in the last financial year. Read more
Four former Ashley Youth Detention Centre residents sue Tasmanian government over alleged abuse Arnold Thomas & Becker 29 Jul 2022 Another four former residents of Ashley Youth Detention Centre in Tasmania's north are taking legal action against the Tasmanian government over allegations they were sexually and physically abused by guards while in the care of the facility. Read more
Law firm says Tasmanian government should accept accountability in civil claims over Griffin Arnold Thomas & Becker 06 Jul 2022 Arnold Thomas & Becker has called on the Tasmanian government to accept responsibility following the sexual abuse of several young women who were abused as children by state employee James Geoffrey Griffin. Read more
Jim fled his abusers and hid in a cinema. Movies became his life Arnold Thomas & Becker 05 Jun 2022 The moment that saved Jim Sherlock sounds like it’s from a movie. Fittingly, it happened in a cinema – a refuge that started off as shelter and later became his life’s work. Read more
Melbourne Uni colleagues left lecturer ‘suicidal’ Herald Sun 29 May 2022 A respected academic claims she was “mercilessly bullied and harassed by senior staff” at Melbourne University after being redundant. Read more
Manus Island guard settles compo court bid 7 News 17 May 2022 A former Manus Island security guard has reached a settlement with the Commonwealth and security firm G4S after she launched legal action in Victoria's Supreme Court. Read more
Former Manus Island guard reaches settlement with G4S, Commonwealth over 2014 riots The Age 13 May 2022 A former Manus Island security guard says she wants to reconnect with her family and experience happiness again after successfully suing the operators of the detention centre and the Australian government over her exposure to violence in the deadly 2014 riots. Read more
Christian policeman faces disciplinary action after posting ‘there are 2’ genders The Age 10 May 2022 A veteran police officer faces further disciplinary action over online posts that appear to mock a colleague promoting gender equality in the force, while also taking a swipe at reporting by the ABC about teachers who supported non-binary and gay students. Read more
Mother tells of daughter’s trauma under care of paedophile nurse The Mercury 03 May 2022 The Tasmanian Government hopes the Commission of Inquiry which starts n Monday will help ensure past child abuse crimes are not repeated. Read more
Geelong: The quirky feature set to stay as law firm buys Geelong landmark Geelong Advertiser 02 May 2022 Injury law firm Arnold Thomas and Becker has secured a Geelong landmark for its new local headquarters. The firm has paid $3.15 million for Victoria House, a seven-storey office building built in the 1970s at 79-81 Moorabool St, and is set to spend even more on a significant makeover in the next year. Read more
She feared for her life’: Former guard sues Manus Island operator, government over riots The Age 02 May 2022 A former security guard at the Manus Island detention centre is suing the facility’s operator and the Australian government over her exposure to hours of violence during the fatal 2014 riots, which her lawyers argue left her with serious psychiatric injuries. Read more
Man sues church amid fears Gippsland priest had more victims Herald Sun 01 Apr 2022 There are fears a Gippsland primary school priest who threatened a boy with going to hell if he spoke of alleged abuse could have more victims. Read more
Partner, Kim Price talks to 7.30 about representing clients abused by notorious Launceston General Hospital paedophile, James Griffin. 7:30 ABC 15 Mar 2022 Partner, Kim Price talks to 7.30 about representing clients abused by notorious Launceston General Hospital paedophile, James Griffin. Read more
Tiffany Skeggs breaks her silence about years of abuse at the hands of notorious paedophile James Griffin ABC News 15 Mar 2022 Bouncing onto the outdoor courts on frosty mornings in Launceston, northern Tasmania, the naturally talented netballer was in her element. Read more
Changes urged after tragic death of cyclist Arzu Karakoc The Herald Sun 22 Nov 2021 A coroner has called for major changes after a Melbourne mum was killed while cycling to see a friend. Read more
Disability worker awarded $25,000 for injury at Hopkins Falls The Standard 06 Oct 2021 Workers fell stepping backwards from hoist breaking her ankle and severely damaging her knee. Read more
LGH patient alleges she was raped by paediatric nurse The Examiner 19 Sep 2021 Rape allegation against LGH nurse James Geoffrey Griffin among claims in two more lawsuits against state. Read more
Two victims of alleged LGH paedophile nurse James Geoffrey Griffin sue the state The Advocate 15 Sep 2021 Two women who claim they were sexually abused by paediatric nurse James Geoffrey Griffin at the Launceston General Hospital while they were teenagers are suing the Tasmanian Government for damages Read more
Uber Eats faces test case over driver’s ruptured ACL during delivery The Age 12 Sep 2021 Uber Eats is facing a potential test case for paying workers compensation to those hurt on the job...Read More about this article here Read more
Melbourne’s top legal eagles revealed Herald Sun 12 Sep 2021 From gangland lawyers to those taking on powerful institutions and advocating for change, these are Melbourne’s most influential lawyers. Read more
Jehovah’s Witnesses among 34 additional organisations to formally sign up to national sexual abuse redress scheme ABC News 10 Sep 2021 The Jehovah's Witnesses have formally signed up to the national redress scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse, more than a year after they were named and shamed for holding out. Read more
Another ex-Ashley Youth Detention Centre detainee sues over abuse The Mercury 07 Sep 2021 Another former Ashley Youth Detention Centre detainee is suing the Tasmanian government amid claims he was regularly “punched for fun” while incarcerated. Read more
Former student awarded $600,000 after being abused by teacher at Warrnambool North Tech The Standard 30 Aug 2021 A former Warrnambool student has received a payout of $600,000 after being sexually abused by a teacher. The Warrnambool North Technical School student lodged a Supreme Court writ against the state government claiming he was sexually abused by a teacher in the 1980s. Read more
Ashley Youth Detention Centre sexual assault claim issued against Tasmanian government The Advocate 20 Aug 2021 A man who says he was physically and sexually assaulted at Ashley Youth Detention Centre over a period of five years will take on the Tasmanian government in the state's Supreme Court. Read more
Catholic abuse victim’s pay out bumped to $2m Herald Sun 24 Jul 2021 The Catholic Church has been forced to pay the victim of out notorious priest Kevin O’Donnell $2 million after initially forking out just $27,000. Read more
$1.4m for victim of paedo Christian Brothers Herald Sun 03 May 2021 A Melbourne man finally has justice five decades after suffering horrific sexual abuse at the hands of the church and government.. Read more
Workers v bosses: War brewing over back to work orders Herald Sun 07 Feb 2021 Employers and staff are “on a collision course” as employees are ordered back to work, with lawyers warning bosses could be sued. Read more
Firm backs South-West lawyer to bring practice to region The Standard 26 Jan 2021 South-west lawyer Nicole Elliott-Struth gets backing of Arnold Thomas and Becker to bring practice to region. Read more
Staffer accused of Ashley Youth Detention Centre abuse promoted ABC News 03 Dec 2020 An employee of Tasmania's only youth detention centre was promoted after allegations of serious misconduct were made against them, the ABC can reveal. Read more
James Griffin and Tasmanian Health Service subject of class action investigation The Examiner 17 Oct 2020 A class action investigation has been launched against the Tasmanian Health Service in response to child sex allegations against former paediatric nurse James Griffin. Read more
Toorak real estate agent wins bid to block access to court documents The Age 27 Aug 2020 Prominent real estate agent Ross Savas, who has brokered record deals for some of Melbourne's most prestigious homes, has intervened to block the release of details about a civil case brought by a former female employee against his agency. Read more
Aged care home facing threat of legal action amid negligence claims Distressed families have spoken out at about how aged care homes handled the care of their loved ones, and are seeking legal advice to help understand what went wrong. Read more
Australian government put Manus staff at risk of harm in lead-up to deadly riots, court told The Guardian 01 Jun 2020 A security officer at the Manus Island detention centre suffered severe psychiatric injuries after the Australian government and his employer, G4S, failed to provide him and other staff with adequate safety equipment, training and support in the lead-up to riots that left one person dead and 77 people injured, a court has heard. Read more
Surfing legend Ross Clarke-Jones is SUING Australian Survivor producers after horrifically breaking his ankle on the show Daily Mail Australia 31 May 2020 Surfing legend Ross Clarke-Jones is suing Australian Survivor producers, a new report has claimed. Read more
Injured surface sues over Survivor fall Herald Sun 31 May 2020 BIG-WAVE surfer Ross Clarke-Jones is taking legal action against the producers of Australian Survivor, claiming he suffered a debilitating injury during filming of the hit reality show. Read more
Survivor Australia star Ross Clarke-Jones suing producers over horror injury sustained on set News.com.au 31 May 2020 A champion big wave surfer who starred in a recent season of reality television juggernaut Survivor is suing over a horror accident that he says caused a debilitating injury. Read more
Greg Mortimer Covid-19 Cruise Class Action Sunrise 12 May 2020 An Australian law firm is launching a class action against a luxury cruise liner after 128 of the 217 people on board became infected with COVID-19. Read more
‘They played Russian roulette with our lives’: Cruise ship passengers to sue The Sydney Morning Herald 09 May 2020 Passengers on the ill-fated Greg Mortimer cruise ship that set sail for Antarctica four days after the coronavirus was declared a pandemic are poised to launch a class action after 128 people on board became infected. Read more
Melbourne Uni pays out $700,000 to PhD student ‘groped’ by professor The Age 11 Apr 2020 The University of Melbourne has paid $700,000 in compensation to a former PhD student who alleges she was sexually assaulted and harassed by a professor, amid claims the prestigious institution concealed previous complaints about inappropriate behaviour by the decorated academic. Read more
Manus guard pleads with Morrison to settle claim before taking life The Age 03 Mar 2020 A former security guard left severely traumatised by the deadly riots at the Manus Island detention centre has taken her own life before her legal battle with the Australian government and G4S Australia reaches court - after writing a suicide note addressed to the Prime Minister. Read more
Guard sues over fire injury Herald Sun 19 Feb 2020 A SECURITY guard is suing the state's director of housing after he suffered horrific burns in a fire at a block of flats. Read more
‘Significant’ Compensation payout for couple shot by police inside Melbourne’s Inflation Nightclub ABC news 15 Nov 2019 Victoria Police criticised by the state's anti-corruption watchdog for its "failure" to properly investigate the actions of officers who shot two people at a Melbourne nightclub two years ago. Read more