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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Quake Outcasts Part Two

The Earthquake Minister was required to reconsider and make a fresh offer to uninsured red zone owners.

Opuha Dam

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

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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