Client Cases

(1994–2001)

Cancer misdiagnosis victims v Goodhealth Wanganui and Residual Health Management Unity

The action was on behalf of a large group of women who suffered cancer misdiagnoses through negligence at Goodhealth Wanganui. (Some women were never treated for cancer conditions they suffered, and others suffered operations or other treatments when they did not have cancer at all). A leading edge case at the time on the availability of exemplary damages outside the statutory bar on personal injury actions (arising under NZ's statutory accident compensation regime). Litigation traversed many years but the case was ultimately resolved with the Crown offering a very attractive and beneficial statements to all clients.

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Opuha Dam

Civil claims were initiated for a large number of farmers who were adversely effected by the sudden collapse of the Opuha Dam.

Southern Cardiothoracic Institute v Minister of Health

GCA acted for South Island cardiac surgeons (SCI) when the government cancelled their contract to provide cardiothoracic services to patients.

Morgan Jones v TranzRail

Morgan Jones, a child, fell through a safety rail onto the railway track near Kaikoura and suffered very serious injuries.
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