Civil claims were initiated for a large number of farmers who were adversely effected by the sudden collapse of the Opuha Dam. All claims were promptly settled following offers from the dam owners.
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.
On the 28 April 1995 a Department of Conservation viewing platform over the Cave Creek ravine (West Coast) collapsed, resulting in the deaths of 14 persons...
