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Initial Isuzu class action trial to focus on whether emissions ‘cheat’ device existed
A judge hearing a class action against Isuzu will deal first with whether its cars were fitted with so-called defeat devices, in the latest class action alleging a car maker cheated on emissions tests. 
‘Nonsensical’: Class action slams claim that judge appears biased against corporations
A shareholder class action has slammed as "nonsensical" Fletcher Building’s claim that a judge’s public comments in his previous role at Maurice Blackburn created an appearance of bias against corporate defendants.
Toyota’s rogue communication with class action members comes under fire
Toyota's offer to fix customers' diesel filters has drawn criticism from a class action, which alleges it misled group members into believing a fix would have no bearing on damages they could be owed.
Group members to get half of $42.25M CIMIC class action settlement
Group members will receive no less than 50 per cent of a $42.25 million settlement reached in a shareholder class action against engineering firm CIMIC.
Mastercard won’t be ready for March trial in ACCC case, court hears
Mastercard is staring down costs orders after telling a court it will seek to vacate an upcoming trial date in its fight with the competition regulator after technical difficulties slowed the discovery process. 
Lendlease class action scolded by court for ‘consistent disregard’ for deadlines
The plaintiffs in a shareholder class action against Lendlease have lost their bid for further discovery from the builder, with a judge taking a swipe for their “flagrant" failure to meet deadlines.
Equatorial Launch says former CEO can’t call on $5M in convertible notes
Space company Equatorial Launch Australia, which is facing an unfair dismissal from its former CEO, has told a court that solvency issues mean the former executive cannot call on $5 million in convertible notes.
Court rejects ‘trawling exercise’ ahead of Waller Legal negligence trial
The plaintiff in a negligence case against Waller Legal has failed in his last-minute call to vacate the trial to obtain more documents, an exercise a judge said would "make a mockery of the Civil Procedure Act".
Class action judge grills Fletcher Building on recusal bid
A judge who was previously the head of class actions at Maurice Blackburn has questioned a bid by Fletcher Building that he recuse himself from presiding over a shareholder case against the construction company.
Victoria says pepper spray class action about protestor ‘misbehaviour’
Defending a class action brought over Victoria Police’s use of force against protestors at a mining conference in 2019, the state has told a court the case would centre on when peaceful protesting crosses a line.