States urged to act after deeply concerning Catholic Church ruling 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. The original ruling had found the Catholic Church’s Ballarat diocese was legally responsible for […] Read More…
Elihjohn O’Donnell’s memory to live on after fatal Lara house fire as newborn brother named in his honour Elijohn O’Donnell’s memory to live on after fatal Lara house fire as newborn brother named in his honour Elihjohn O’Donnell, who died in a tragic house fire in Lara, will never meet his newborn brother. But his memory will live on after the bub was named in his honour. Mum Kristie Ward welcomed her new baby boy, […] Read More…
Carl Williams’ stepdaughter sues state over his brutal prison death Carl Williams’ stepdaughter sues state over his brutal prison death 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. Williams, 39, was bludgeoned to death with part of an exercise bike by fellow inmate Matthew […] Read More…
Australian Survivor contestant files lawsuit over injury Australian Survivor contestant files lawsuit over injury Australian Survivor contestant Jackie Glazier has filed a lawsuit after sustaining an injury during a challenge in the 2023 season. Glazier, who starred on the Australian Survivor: Heroes v Villains season, has taken legal action against the show’s production company Endemol Shine Australia after breaking her collarbone. The […] Read More…
St John Vianney’s Primary School accused of failing to provide appropriate and adequate supervision when fight broke out St John Vianney’s Primary School accused of failing to provide appropriate and adequate supervision when fight broke out 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. Jayden Pham was struck when a dispute broke out among year 1 […] Read More…
Tomislav Perinovic sues Dr Abid-Ur Rahman, Melbourne Health for damages after Tullamarine murder-suicide Tomislav Perinovic sues Dr Abid-Ur Rahman, Melbourne Health for damages after Tullamarine murder-suicide 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. The lawsuit alleges the doctor and hospital were negligent in treating and managing Ms Perinovic’s […] Read More…
Jacqui was helping a friend when she was savagely attacked by a horse Jacqui was helping a friend when she was savagely attacked by a horse Our client faces losing her arm after being attacked by a horse. Jacqui Kent’s life was turned upside down in November last year when she reluctantly agreed to assist a friend whose horse she had been helping to break in at an […] Read More…
Parents sue after child almost drowns at Port Fairy swim centre Parents sue after child almost drowns at Port Fairy swim centre 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. Brad and Pearl Sutton’s son was on school camp at Belfast Aquatics […] Read More…
Lawsuit alleges medical device to replace patient’s jaw had ‘inherent defects’ Lawsuit alleges medical device to replace patient’s jaw had ‘inherent defects’ 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. Celina (not her real name) had her […] Read More…
Peta was assaulted by her ex. A safety device was supposed to keep her safe Peta was assaulted by her ex. A safety device was supposed to keep her safe 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”. The […] Read More…