Morgan Jones, a child, fell through a safety rail onto the railway track near Kaikoura and suffered very serious injuries. An action was brought against TranzRail for exemplary damages. The case was settled on very advantageous terms.
GCA Lawyers acted for an art dealer facing criminal proceedings concerning a representation agreement and competing allegations between the dealer and a represented artist about artworks and sale proceeds. All matters were successfully resolved out of court.
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.
