Class Actions

Class Action – Summerlin Parkside Contract Cancellations

An in-principle agreement to settle this class action based on alleged wrongful contract termination was reached on 15/12/2025.

Under the proposal, the developer will pay a gross amount for allocation to off-the-plan unit buyers at different rates according to the category in which they fit and then pro-rata within each category according to the configuration of the unit under contract and the valuer’s opinion of its current completed value.

The categories and payments within each category are as follows:-

Cat 1:  where the purchasers challenged the purported ‘financial viability’ termination by the developers.

Cat 2: where purchasers accepted the return of their deposits. A discount applies to damages to reflect  the litigation risk associated with the developer’s contention these buyers acquiesced to its termination.

Cat 3: purchasers who accepted the developer’s purported termination, signed a release and were paid something by way of compensation will receive a nominal sum.

Cat 4: purchasers who accepted the developer’s offer to agree a termination prior to it purporting to terminate on the basis of “financial viability”, will receive a nominal sum.

Legal costs will be paid by the developer in addition.

A court approval hearing will occur in February 2026.

Particulars of the settlement are confidential until court approval is obtained.

Class Action – Woolworths & Coles Misleading Sales Allegations

Carter Capner Law is pursuing claims that Woolworths and Coles misled customers with deceptive “sale” pricing between May 2022 and May 2023, leading to overpayment on hundreds of products. The “liability” trial is being conducted as between the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC). The consumer claims will be adjudicated after that issue has been resolved.

Class Action – Cruise Ship Gambling Losses Compensation

Carter Capner Law will shortly commence a claim against Carnival plc – the operator of P&O, Princess and Carnival cruises – for unlawful shipboard casino practices concerning passenger gambling losses. If you have sustained a cruise ship gambling loss in the last 6 years, register your interest for compensation options.

Class Action – Harvey Norman & Latitude Finance

Carter Capner Law is investigating claims that Harvey Norman and Latitude Finance Australia misled customers through a 60-month interest-free promotion from January 2020 to August 2021. Consumers were not clearly informed of hidden fees tied to the Latitude GO Mastercard, resulting in unexpected costs on purchases.

Class Action – CTP Insurer

Group Action – Latam Airlines flight LA800

LATAM Flight 800 from Sydney to Auckland experienced a severe technical issue, causing a sudden drop in altitude and resulting in injuries to passengers and crew. Carter Capner Law is representing those affected.

Group Action – Singapore Airline flight SQ321

On May 21, 2024, Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 encountered severe turbulence, causing a sudden 6000 ft drop and injuries to passengers and crew. Carter Capner Law is representing those affected. If you or a family member were injured, you may be eligible for compensation.

P&O Pacific Aria – Seven day Pacific Cruise – 5 May 2017: Brisbane – Noumea – Vanuatu – Brisbane

A cyclone warning had been issued for Vanuatu and New Caledonia before the vessel’s departure from Brisbane. Most passengers were confined to their cabin for the majority of the cruise while the ship navigated the cyclone and heavy seas.

Class Action – Real Estate Photography: Copyright Breach Claim

Pictures, videos, graphics or floorplans uploaded by agents to real estate marketing websites including real estate.com have in many cases been used contrary to your rights of authorship (copyright) without payment to you of the compensation to which you are entitled.

Oppressive contracts – office equipment & services class action

A class action is being investigated against suppliers regarding exit obstacles and “break lease” charges. Transactions re Ricoh, Toshiba, Fuji, Oki, Kyocera, Xerox, Sharp, Konica, RBC Group, Ducentis or Canon may qualify.

Ganges class action

A consumer class action for breaches of Queensland legislation. Claimants: > 50,000; Estimated Group Loss: >$100 mil

Diamantina investigation

A consumer class action for breaches of concerns about charges, exit obstacles, automatic rollovers, or other membership terms.