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In class action defence, Toyota says ‘defeat device’ used to protect engines
Toyota has denied a class action’s claims that devices installed in its vehicles were intended to cheat emissions tests, maintaining that they were designed to protect engines from damage.
Class action against NAB super fund trustee fails
A class action against NAB unit NULIS Nominees over adviser fees charged to superannuation fund members should be dismissed, a judge has found.
$272M settlement approved in Uber class actions
The judge overseeing class actions against Uber has approved a $271.8 million settlement, which includes an $82 million deduction for the funder and $39 million for the firm that ran the cases.
Class action must front $2.9M to keep Fogo Brazilia case afloat
A class action against Fogo Brazilia and its law firm will be shut down if the lead franchisee fails to find $2.9 million in security for the restaurant chain's costs.
Renegotiated Merivale class action settlement OKd, solicitors’ share cut
A court has approved a $19.25 million settlement renegotiated by Adero Law in proceedings against hospitality giant Merivale, but has cut more than $400,000 from the firm’s share.
Judge facing recusal bid clarifies relationship with litigation funder
A judge presiding over a class action against Fletcher Building has clarified his relationship with the director of a litigation funder which is the basis of a recusal bid.
Google’s ad tech dominance probed by second class action firm
A second law firm has launched a class action investigation into Google’s dominance in the online advertising exchange, alleging breaches of competition laws. 
AMP class action ‘in search of a case’ after four years, court told
AMP has won its bid for more information on a class action’s allegations that it charged excessive insurance premiums, saying the applicant appeared to be “in search of a case”.
NSW Police can’t appeal ruling on names in strip search class action
The NSW government can't appeal a decision that denied its bid to subpoena the names of 2,316 registered group members in a class action over allegedly unlawful strip searches at music festivals. 
Judge OKs cutting edge argument in $900M class action against CBA
A judge has allowed a class action against CBA and its former wealth management arm Colonial First State to add claims based on a novel theory of corporate responsibility that has implications for companies’ use of AI.