District Court Refuses Workers’ Compensation Appeal – Worker Had Not Returned To Work

On 27 November 2015, the District Court of Western Australia handed down its decision in the matter of Integrated Fuel Services Pty Ltd v Wilkinson [2015] WADC 140.

Reasonable Medical Expenses

On 18 November 2015, the Supreme Court (Court of Appeal) of Western Australia handed down a decision in the matter of Napier v BHP Billiton (Worsley Alumina) Pty Ltd [2015] WASCA 230. BHP Billiton (Worsley Alumina) Pty Ltd (the respondent) was represented by SRB Legal.

Evidence Required To Prove Personal Injury For Wry Neck Sustained On Flight To Site Whilst Asleep

On 23 October 2015, the District Court of Western Australia (McCann DCJ) upheld an appeal by Spotless Group Limited (the appellant) represented by Justin Dyson of SRB Legal. In quashing the decision of Arbitrator Holyoak-Roberts, His Honour made orders that leave to appeal be allowed and the respondent’s claim to be remitted back to the Arbitrator for further determination.

Supreme Court Rules on Employer’s Principal Place Of Business

On 17 September 2015, the Supreme Court (Court of Appeal) of Western Australia handed down a decision in the matter of Ethnic Interpreters and Translators Pty Ltd v Sabri Matanagh [2015] WASCA 186.

SRB Legal – Workers’ Compensation Claims WA Newsletter August 2015

King v Philcox

Suffering mental harm as a result of driving past a damaged motor vehicle containing your deceased brother does not entitle you to damages in South Australia.

SRB Legal – Workers’ Compensation Claims WA Newsletter May 2015

Hassoun -V- Wesfarmers General Insurance Ltd T/A Lumley General [2015] Nswca 33

On 6 March 2015, the New South Wales Supreme Court of Appeal handed down a decision in the matter of Hassoun v Wesfarmers General Insurance Ltd t/a Lumley General [2015] NSWCA 33.

SRB Legal – Workers’ Compensation Claims WA Newsletter February 2015