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GM cites force majeure clause in defence to Holden dealers class action
General Motors Holden Australia has denied that it owes compensation to Holden dealers over its decision to retire the iconic brand in Australia, and says its dependence on other GM units to supply the cars constituted "an event beyond its reasonable control".
High Court refuses leave to class action in GST case against developer
The High Court won't hear a challenge to a decision finding a Canberra property developer that misled investors about GST on its apartments did not have to pay for losses alleged in a class action against it.
Scenic hit with damages of up to $25M in class action over luxury cruise turned bus tour
A judge has made a long-awaited award of damages to travellers who were promised a “once in a lifetime cruise along the grand waterways of Europe” but were instead forced to take the bus from city to city.
ACCC appeals ruling over Mazda’s ‘appalling’ customer service
The consumer watchdog is challenging a court ruling that found Mazda's treatment of customers with defective vehicles was "appalling" but did not amount to unconscionable conduct.
ACCC accuses Honda of damaging dealers’ business with misleading statements
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has taken Honda Australia to court, alleging the car maker made false or misleading representations to customers about two former authorised dealerships.
CBRE wins appeal over allegedly negligent $27.3M valuation
Real estate giant CBRE Group has won its appeal in a dispute with defunct fund manager City Pacific, which claimed the company negligently valued a Queensland marina at $27.3 million in 2006 and caused millions in losses.
High Court declines Queensland floods class action appeal
The High Court has declined special leave to a class action to challenge a ruling that found dam operator Seqwater was not liable for the 2011 Queensland floods, after the state of Queensland and subcontractor Sunwater agreed to pay $440 million last year to settle their share of the liability in the long-running case.
Mercedes-Benz dealers lose ‘ambitious’ bid to view confidential head office docs
Australian Mercedes-Benz dealers behind a $650 million lawsuit over the car maker’s decision to move to a fixed-price agency model have lost a bid for an “ambitious number” of dealers to view “super confidential” documents from the company’s head office in Germany.
ACCC asked to investigate Qantas flight redemption scheme
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has been asked to investigate Qantas' "unworkable" flight credit redemption scheme, which consumer group Choice says places unreasonable hurdles in the way of travellers trying to get a refund or redeem vouchers.
Anatomy of a bunny: Kmart defends plush rabbit in Jellycat’s knockoff suit
Kmart Australia and toy manufacturer Headstart International have hit back at Jellycat in a suit claiming they are selling 'Bashful Bunny' knockoffs, arguing the shape and features of the popular plush rabbit are not exclusive to the London-based soft toy designer.