Did the devastating bushfire in Palmers Oaky on 4 December 2019 impact you or your home, business or livelihood? In December 2021, Maddens Lawyers launched a class action in the New South Wales Supreme Court on behalf of those impacted by the 4 December 2019 fire. The defendants to the claim are the property owners, Joseph, Moussa and Charbel Tannous & Kwik Flo Pty Ltd. It is alleged that the fire ignited as a result of sparks from a welder landing in dry grasses. The welder was being used by a contractor to undertake some fencing works on a day of very high bushfire risk. The fire burne ..read more

Did the devastating bushfire in Lucindale on 11 January 2021 impact you or your home, business or livelihood? In August 2021, Maddens Lawyers launched a class action in the South Australian Supreme Court on behalf of those impacted by the 11 January 2021 fire. To register for the class action request a call back from one of our staff by completing the form below. Group members may be eligible for a share of any Court awarded damages or settlement monies. If you do not wish to be a group member you can ‘opt out’ by completing the prescribed form contained in the Information Notice you can do ..read more

Maddens Lawyers is advancing claims for compensation on behalf of travellers who booked a tour with Top Deck Tours Pty Ltd and have been unable to obtain a refund of the full amount they have paid. Due to COVID-19, Top Deck Tours has suspended all tours up until 31 August 2020. In April 2020 Top Deck Tours announced retrospective changes to its booking terms and conditions and cancellation policy.  Under the retrospective changes it is likely that many travellers will be worse off when compared to the terms and conditions that were in place at the time of their booking. Maddens Lawyers ..read more

Maddens Lawyers is investigating a potential class action on behalf of travellers who booked a tour with Top Deck Tours Pty Ltd and have been unable to obtain a refund of the full amount they have paid. Due to Covid-19, Top Deck Tours has suspended all tours up until 31 August 2020. In April 2020 Top Deck Tours announced retrospective changes to its booking terms and conditions and cancellation policy.  Under the retrospective changes it is likely that many travellers will be worse off when compared to the terms and conditions that were in place at the time of their booking. M ..read more

The Terang/Cobden bushfire commenced on St Patrick’s Day, 17 March 2018. The fire destroyed in excess of 20 residential properties and caused extensive damage to many farming properties. The amount of livestock loss has been particularly devastating to the community. Maddens Lawyers has commenced class action proceedings in the Victorian Supreme Court against Powercor Australia Ltd. It is alleged that the Terang/Cobden fire ignited near the Terang Power Substation as a result of clashing conductors which caused the expulsion of sparks into nearby vegetation. It is alleged that the fire could ..read more

The Garvoc fire commenced on the evening of 17 March 2018 burning in excess of 4,000 hectares. The fire caused significant damage to residential and farming properties. It is alleged that the fire was ignited as a result of the failure of a rotten timber power pole on Powercor’s electrical network. Maddens Lawyers commenced class action proceedings against Powercor Australia Ltd in the Victorian Supreme Court on behalf of all persons who suffered property loss and damage, economic loss and/or personal injury (whether physical or psychological). Powercor filed and served its Amended Defence o ..read more

In December 2016 a group of patrons at the Falls Music and Arts Festival (the Falls Festival) in Lorne, Victoria were left injured and traumatised after a stampede at the music event. It is alleged that at approximately 9.50pm on Friday 30 December 2016, a large group of people were injured when attempting to exit one of the venues within the event. On 15 March 2017, Maddens Lawyers issued proceedings on behalf of all persons who were injured (either physically or psychologically) as a result of the incident. The defendant has now admitted liability for injuries sustained as a result of the ..read more

What types of things can I claim compensation for? A Class Action proceeding enables a person to pursue a claim for compensation as a member of a larger group. Despite this, each group member’s claim for compensation is individually assessed and analysed having regard to each person’s unique circumstances. It is critically important to be aware of the types of things you can claim compensation for. In many instances, this extends well beyond the amount you have paid to Dr Lanzer’s clinic for the cosmetic surgery. In the event legal liability is established, compensation can be claimed for a r ..read more

What is a class action? Expand A class action is a group of people (in Victoria, 7 or more people) bringing a claim against the same person or entity (the defendants). The claims of the group must arise out of the same, similar or related circumstances. A class action is initiated by a ‘lead plaintiff’ on behalf of themselves and all other impacted persons (known as ‘group members’). Group members are bound by the result of the class action. What is the difference between a ‘lead plaintiff’ and a ‘group member’? Expand The lead plaintiff acts as a representative of all of the people pa ..read more

Maddens Lawyers have commenced a class action against Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Services Pty Ltd (DCSS) and the following doctors (defendants): Dr Daniel Lanzer Dr Daniel Aronov Dr Daniel Darbyshire Dr Ryan Wells Dr Alieza Fallahi (Dr Ali) The class action has been commenced in the Victorian Supreme Court on behalf of all patients who have suffered loss or damage because of cosmetic surgery being performed at DCSS or by one or more of the defendants. The class action alleges that each of the defendants engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct. It is also alleged that cosmetic sur ..read more