Class actions are court proceedings launched on behalf of a group of at least seven persons who have incurred injury or losses under comparable circumstances, ie where there are common questions of fact or law to be decided by a court. Any person may commence a representative action where there are common questions without needing any other group members’ consent to efficiently deal with a dispute to decrease the time, expense, and risk associated with litigation by group members.
Carter Capner Law has filed class action proceedings in Queensland’s Supreme Court against the developer for wrongful termination of off-the-plan buyer contracts in February and March 2025. We allege the contracts that buyers entered into in 2021 were terminated as a result of misleading and deceptive conduct by the developer and that it misused an “economic viability” clause to end agreements and resell at higher prices.
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.
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.
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.
Carter Capner Law is investigating claims that Suncorp and other CTP insurers encouraged injury victims to settle early without legal advice, leading to reduced compensation. If you settled directly with a CTP insurer, you may be entitled to more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A consumer class action for breaches of Queensland legislation. Claimants: > 50,000; Estimated Group Loss: >$100 mil
A consumer class action for breaches of concerns about charges, exit obstacles, automatic rollovers, or other membership terms.
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