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IAG denies claims in loyalty discounts class action
Insurance Australia Limited and Insurance Manufacturers of Australia have denied a class action's claims that they misled insurance customers about loyalty discounts by calculating their premiums using an algorithm designed to maximise renewals. 
Fourth law firm mulls ad tech class action against Google
A fourth law firm is investigating a class action against Google for allegedly abusing its dominance in the market for online advertising.
Exactech settles class action over alleged faulty implants
Medical device maker Exactech has reached a settlement in a class action over alleged defective implants, following the US company's bankruptcy.
Court OKs settlement with gag clause in Marsden Park development class action
A judge has signed off on a confidential settlement in a class action over off-the-plan homes in a proposed north-west Sydney development, including a clause that prevents group members from making any public statements about the suit or disparaging the parties. 
Paladin Energy to face competing shareholder class actions
Uranium miner Paladin Energy is facing a second shareholder class action over alleged misleading disclosures to the market about expected production at its flagship uranium mine in Namibia.
Toyota says emissions cheat class action claims are out of time
Toyota has hit back at claims against its newly joined Japanese parent company in a class action over alleged emission cheat devices, saying the bulk of the claims are statute barred.
Judge questions ‘problematic’ difference in preeminent class action firms’ rates
A judge has balked at Maurice Blackburn's hourly rates in a jointly run class action against Treasury Wine Estates, questioning why the firm charged 20 per cent more than fellow preeminent class action firm Slater & Gordon. 
$67M settlement reached in QSuper class action
A $67 million settlement has been reached in a class action alleging Queensland-based superannuation fund QSuper overcharged members for life insurance premiums.
Banksia receiver mulls release bid from case by class action members
The receiver appointed a decade ago to claw back money for investors in failed Banksia Securities might seek the protection of a court order releasing him from proposed new proceedings, which would also target lawyers alleged to have breached their overarching obligations.
Court joins Harvey Norman class actions, appoints costs monitor
A judge has approved a bid by two law firms to join forces in class actions against Harvey Norman, but has ordered that a costs monitor be appointed to protect against duplication.