Hiding behind tombstones: The new legal tactics blocking justice for survivors Hiding behind tombstones: The new legal tactics blocking justice for survivors 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. Reporter Louise Milligan goes inside the legal fight as lawyers representing victims face institutions pushing […] Read More…
Student forced by teacher Mark Veysey to strip naked at Kew’s Glendonald School for the Deaf Student forced by teacher Mark Veysey to strip naked at Kew’s Glendonald School for the Deaf 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. Mark Veysey, a teacher at Kew’s Glendonald School for the Deaf, repeatedly forced the […] Read More…
Kathleen Morris prepares to launch legal action over facelift horror at Melbourne clinic Kathleen Morris prepares to launch legal action over facelift horror at Melbourne clinic 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. Kathleen Morris had dreams to work as cabin crew for Jetstar but said she […] Read More…
Brighton Grammar historic sex abuse allegations: more victims come forward Brighton Grammar historic sex abuse allegations: more victims come forward 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. Arnold Thomas & Becker lawyer Angela Di Carluccio said the influx of witnesses and victims […] Read More…
Centrelink worker Joeanne Cassar plans to sue after being stabbed at Airport West Centrelink worker Joeanne Cassar plans to sue after being stabbed at Airport West 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. Joeanne Cassar narrowly avoided death when a knife-wielding assailant attacked her inside the office on Tuesday […] Read More…
Former graffiti removalist receives compo payout from council contractor Former graffiti removalist receives compo payout from council contractor 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. Frank, who did want to use his last name, claimed he was not offered any respiratory protective equipment when he cut […] Read More…
Channel 9: Ex-Melbourne Demons footballer Daniel Hayes sues AFL and junior coach Mark Heaney Channel 9: Ex-Melbourne Demons footballer Daniel Hayes sues AFL and junior coach Mark Heaney 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. Daniel Hayes alleges that his former assistant […] Read More…
Questions raised over sexually abusive doc’s past Questions raised over sexually abusive doc’s past 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. Shafiul Milky, who was found guilty of sexual offences against six patients, was last month jailed for 14 […] Read More…
Victim awarded $1.75m over paedophile priest Victim awarded $1.75m over paedophile priest 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. Stephen, who asked for his surname not to be used, was subjected to horrific sexual abuse […] Read More…
Served: Former Goulburn Valley Grammar student to sue school, teacher over alleged prostitution, sex abuse Served: Former Goulburn Valley Grammar student to sue school, teacher over alleged prostitution, sex abuse A convicted sexual predator and former Goulburn Valley Grammar School teacher allegedly threatened to kill his former student if she told anyone he sexually abused her. Former student Camille Waring has launched legal action against the Shepparton private school over […] Read More…