Case Collective Episode 2: Second COVID-19 insurance test cases truck driver found personally liable and a banana workers damages reduced for contributory negligence

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Matthew Walker

In this episode, we discuss the much anticipated second COVID-19 test case, a decision involving a truckie found personally liable for damage caused after using his phone whilst driving, a personal injury claim arising out of a falling banana tree, and some useful guidance from the bench about what to do and what not to do in the context of obtaining expert evidence.

  • Second COVID-19 insurance test cases – 1:16
  • Truck driver found personally liable – 5:57
  • Banana worker’s damages reduced for contributory negligence – 9:51
  • Don’t let your expert evidence muddy the water! – 13:01

This episode was edited by Audio Advantage.


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