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Plaintiff unsuccessful in proving liability in prison assault
Eastment v State of Queensland [2018] QCA 253 – Court of Appeal Brisbane The plaintiff, a former correctional officer, was assaulted by a prisoner on 8 March 2009. The plaintiff developed a significant psychiatric injury as a result of the event. Quantum was agreed and the matter proceeded as a liability only trial.
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Injured TV show contestant found to be a ‘worker’
The New South Wales Workers’ Compensation Commission found that an injured reality TV show contestant was a ‘worker’ for the purposes of workers’ compensation.
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Credibility suffers from highly inflated claim
Test v Forgacs Engineering Pty Ltd [2012] QDC 318, 24 October 2012. This case was decided on credibility, where the evidence of the defendant’s witnesses was preferred to that of the Plaintiff.
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Certificate of testing or compliance
Use this blank form in your business to certify either electrical installation or equipment.
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Employer not liable to Fire Fighter for exposure to traumatic scene
The plaintiff was a Fire Fighter who was on shift on 24 August 2011, when a tragic house fire occurred.
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Injury due to an unsafe system of work
Constance v Bush Services Pty Ltd [2013] 24 June 2013. The Court expects employers to take all reasonable precautions to implement and maintain a safe system of work to ensure that workers are not injured while at work.