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Top 10 class action stories in 2023
2023 was a massive year for class actions – with a number of key judgments delivered. Here, see the top 10 class action stories from the last year.
Lawyers Weekly
Over the course of 2023, the class action landscape in Australia has continued to evolve, marked by a heightened focus on corporate accountability, regulatory reforms, and an increasing number of high-profile cases shaping the future trajectory of the space.
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Last year, we saw a number of actions against motor companies and landmark settlements, as well as resolutions from cases during COVID-19.
Lawyers Weekly editor Jerome Doraisamy said: “2023 was always shaping up to be a huge year in the class action space, and it didn’t disappoint. We look forward to following such litigation in the new year, and particularly what areas, issues or market forces will drive the filling of such proceedings.”
Below are the 10 most-read class action stories on Lawyers Weekly for 2023.
10. Court rejects expert’s criticism of ‘exorbitant’ class action fees
9. Class action against cosmetic surgery clinic grows
8. High Court’s unsafe-housing decision triggers class action investigation
7. Hyundai, Kia to face class actions
6. Concerns flagged during Westpac class action finalisation
5. Landmark class action, unjust charges involved in ex-solicitor’s proceedings
4. Court approves $400m+ settlements for mesh class actions
3. Firm’s poor commercial decisions, potential breach of legal duties flagged in class action matter
