Mushroom lunch case sends social media sleuths into overdrive Mushroom lunch case sends social media sleuths into overdrive Wild speculation into Erin Patterson’s fatal mushroom lunch has run so rife around the world that a fair trial would be “almost impossible” if charges were laid, legal experts fear. The triple-fatal mushroom lunch at Leongatha has captured the imaginations of thousands of social media crime […] Read More…
Former Crown waiter dies from lung cancer ahead of civil trial against gaming giant Former Crown waiter dies from lung cancer ahead of civil trial against gaming giant A former waiter who worked in one of Crown Resorts’ casino rooms for high rollers for nearly a decade has died from lung cancer just weeks before his negligence case against the gaming giant was set to be heard by the […] Read More…
Disability support worker suing former employer after thumb bitten off in attack Disability support worker suing former employer after thumb bitten off in attack A disability support worker is suing her former employer after her thumb was bitten off during a violent prolonged assault by a client. Jamie Reardon said she suffered 17 bite wounds, fractured her foot, had her hair ripped out and tip of her […] Read More…
Crown waiter claims high-roller smoke caused his lung cancer Crown waiter claims high-roller smoke caused his lung cancer A Crown casino waiter diagnosed with terminal lung cancer has launched legal action against the gambling giant after he was regularly exposed to second-hand tobacco smoke in one of the venue’s high-roller rooms. Dien Nguyen alleges in a Supreme Court writ that his job in the […] Read More…
Former road maintenance worker Glenn Dorain set to sue Brimbank Council after spider bite Former road maintenance worker Glenn Dorain set to sue Brimbank Council after spider bite A former council worker who had part of his foot amputated after a spider bite says his colleagues were offered bug spray when they raised concerns about workplace safety. Glenn Dorain was employed by Brimbank Council as a road maintenance worker […] Read More…
Victims exposed in court hack ‘unlikely’ to be able to sue: legal expert Victims exposed in court hack ‘unlikely’ to be able to sue: legal expert Sex abuse victims and underworld informants whose testimonies could be leaked online after a hack of the Victorian court system are highly unlikely to be able to sue for damages. Court Services Victoria confirmed this week that hackers had gained access to […] Read More…
Sick ex-stonemason Vilisunia Fakalata wins record silicosis payout from five former employers Sick ex-stonemason Vilisunia Fakalata wins record silicosis payout from five former employers A former stonemason who was diagnosed with an incurable lung disease after inhaling silica dust for more than 20 years has been awarded one of the highest payouts in Victorian history after he took five of his employers to court. Vilisunia Fakalata used […] Read More…
CrossFit athlete’s spine almost severed in workout with faulty gymnastics equipment CrossFit athlete’s spine almost severed in workout with faulty gymnastics equipment An aspiring athlete has been awarded a million dollar payout after suffering major spinal injuries while using faulty gymnastics equipment. 35-year-old Damien broke his neck during a home workout as he tried to complete a muscle up, pulling one’s entire body weight over a […] Read More…
Mother of coward punch victim Luke Francis sues Crown Casino over alleged negligence Mother of coward punch victim Luke Francis sues Crown Casino over alleged negligence The heartbroken mother of coward punch victim Luke Francis is suing Crown Casino, alleging staff were negligent for failing to kick out her son’s killer prior to the attack. Tyson Armstrong, 28, was jailed for 10 years over the assault in the […] Read More…
Shylah Rodden: How rollercoaster victim is defying the odds in her recovery Shylah Rodden: How rollercoaster victim is defying the odds in her recovery A Melbourne woman who was left fighting for life after she was struck by a moving rollercoaster is walking and talking again, one year after the horror accident. Shylah Rodden, 26, suffered serious injuries to her head, pelvis, arms, legs and back when […] Read More…