Client Cases

(1994–95)

Spinally Injured Rugby Players v NZRFU

This was a pro bono matter taken on behalf of 30 former rugby players who had suffered serious spinal injuries whilst playing rugby. Initially, the NZRFU took the view that injured players were “no longer members of the Union” and so owed them no duty. However, sustained media pressure resulted in the Union reviewing all cases and making changes to rules and training regimes etc. An insurance scheme was introduced securing immediate payment for any future victims. The Union also committed to pay several million dollars into a trust administered by the Rugby Foundation to assist both existing and future victims.

Related Media

Children of Lake Alice v The Crown

The claim arose principally from torture applied to nearly 300 children in Department of Social Welfare custody.

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.

Quake Families 

GCA acted for about 55 families who lost loved ones in the Christchurch earthquake of February 2011.
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