Client Cases

(2018 - 2023)

Ross 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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Opuha Dam

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

Arbitration of Commercial Lease Dispute

GCA Lawyers acted for the owner of a commercial building in an arbitration concerning end-of-lease reinstatement obligations. The owner obtained an award requiring the former tenant to pay six-figure reinstatement costs for fit-out works it had failed to complete under the lease.

Quake Outcasts Part One

The firm represented 46 owners of uninsured property in ‘red zones’ created after the February 2011 quake.
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