Client Cases

(2001–2004)

Paul Zentveld v Crown

A derivative of the Lake Alice class action which alleged corrupt practices by government agencies in the course of the Crown making payouts to claimants following a second round of determinations by retired Court of Appeal Judge, Sir Rodney Gallen. Mr Zentveld's claims were upheld by the court and he received his full entitlement under the Determination, damages and costs. A very large number of other claimants were then correctly paid.

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Estate of Felix Penny v Emmuljunga

Felix Penny, a baby, was killed in the collapse of the Swedish pram in which he was sleeping

Whale Watch v Transport Accident Investigation Commission

Whale Watch suffered the capsize of one of its whale watching boats and a Taiwanese tourist was killed.

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.
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