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Optus lawsuit a ‘wake-up call’ to corporate Australia

Optus customers, many of whom say they fear for their privacy and safety in the wake of a data breach at the telco, are suing for "substantial" compensation.

The New Daily · Apr 21, 2023

A Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Launched Against Optus After Their Yuuuuge 2022 Data Breach

The class action has been lodged on behalf of more than 100,000 people.

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 21, 2023

Optus sued by 'vulnerable' victims of data breach

A new lawsuit accuses Optus of failing to take reasonable steps to protect customers' personal information before it was breached last year.

AAP · Apr 20, 2023

Westpac ordered to fork out $29m in compo

Westpac customers in their thousands stand to share in compensation worth nearly $30 million following a successful class action over superannuation fees.

AAP · Dec 16, 2022

Western Power loses bushfire court appeal

The High Court has ruled Western Power had a duty of care to customers to inspect wooden power poles when homes were destroyed in a 2014 bushfire.

AAP · Dec 7, 2022

Another law firm accuses churches of making low-ball compensation offers to alleged abuse survivors

Churches are adopting aggressive approaches towards survivors in cases where alleged paedophile priests and clergy have died

The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2022

The Optus customer data breach could lead to a class action lawsuit. What might that look like?

As a law firm says it is investigating whether a data management deficiency led to customer information being leaked, experts say a class action against Optus would be unlike any previous lawsuits.

ABC News · Sep 27, 2022

Optus data breach: Australians will be able to change their driver’s licence with telco to pay

Federal opposition wants commonwealth to allow people to get new passports for free too – and quickly

The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2022

Hundreds join class action against NSW Police strip searches at music festivals

Redfern Legal Centre and law firm Slater and Gordon say hundreds of people have come forward seeking damages over police actions during strip searches at music festivals, including alleged assault, battery and false imprisonment.

ABC News · Jul 23, 2022

Audi, BMW, VW, Fiat and Ford owners among motorists who could get £2,100 payout

MoneySavingExpert explains the legal claims concerning the alleged use of 'defeat devices' in diesel vehicles but warns most manufacturers are vigorously denying the allegations

Wales Online · Jun 4, 2022