Success in three landmark abuse cases

O’Connor v Comensoli Successful claims of negligence and vicarious liability against the Melbourne Archdiocese of the Catholic Church concerning abuse of a child by a priest. Record general damages awarded to plaintiff by Victorian Supreme Court

PCB v Geelong College. Successful claims of negligence against Geelong College on behalf of former student abused at school facilities by community visitor, record pecuniary loss damages awarded to survivor of child sex abuse by Victorian Supreme Court

John XXIII College v SMA Claims of negligence for directing University students off campus whilst drunk exposing student to risk of sexual assault and response to assault claims partially upheld on appeal in ACT Supreme Court