Client Cases

(2017-2025)

Commercial Earthquake Insurance Dispute

GCA Lawyers acted for a commercial property owner in a complex High Court insurance dispute involving multi-event earthquake damage, competing forensic engineering assessments and a seven-figure claim, achieving a negotiated settlement.

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Southern Response Unresolved Claims Group v Southern Response Earthquake Services Ltd 

GCA advanced a class action for former AMI policyholders, against SRESL, and organised litigation funding support.

Estate of Liam Ashley v Corrections & Chubb NZ Ltd 

Following Liam's murder in the back of a Corrections Department's prison van GCA brought a successful action against the Crown.

Southern Response Concealment Class Action v Southern Response Earthquake Services Ltd

GCA acted in a major class action against Southern Response on behalf of around 3000 claimants, arising from alleged concealment of information relevant to Canterbury earthquake insurance claims. The case resulted in a historic first opt-out order and a settlement under which eligible class members recovered 100% of their assessed damages.
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