Max Jones suing Aussie basketballer Jock Landale over alleged high school assault Arnold Thomas & Becker is acting on behalf of Max Jones who is taking legal action against his old school and Australian NBA star Jock Landale over an alleged assault when they were at high school together a decade ago. 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 about this media story. Contact us Have you been injured as a result of someone else’s actions or negligence? You may be entitled to compensation. For more information or to talk to a lawyer, call us on 1300 333 300.