High-profile Australian Test cricket umpire allegedly ‘wrecked’ Hobart man’s life High-profile Australian Test cricket umpire allegedly ‘wrecked’ Hobart man’s life A Bridgewater man has come forward with claims that he is yet another victim of disgraced Australian Test cricket umpire and serial school pedophile, Stephen Randell. Our client, Damien Matcham, no longer wants to remain silent on the alleged sexual abuse that “wrecked my […] Read More…
Former Marist Brothers student sues over alleged historic sexual abuse A former Marist Brothers College student is suing the religious institution over claims he was raped as a child in Bendigo. Our 81-year-old client alleges he suffered traumatic abuse at the hands of two Marist Brothers when he was a student at the former McCrae Street institution between 1955 and 1956. Represented by Melbourne […] Read More…
Former Scotch College student suing school after allegedly being abused by multiple teachers A former Scotch College student who allegedly suffered “irreparable” abuse at the hands of multiple teachers in the ‘80s is urging his peers to break their silence on similar incidents. Our client Craig Marriott, who was enrolled at the prestigious all-boys schools between 1982 and 1986, is seeking compensation after years of alleged abuse […] Read More…
Geelong High School abuse survivor sues state A sexual abuse survivor has sued the state after she suffered at the hands of a former teacher while a student at Geelong High School. The woman, who was abused by then English teacher Luke Joseph Martin, said school leaders needed to look out for signs students were being preyed on. Martin begun communicating […] Read More…
Former St Kevin’s College student sues school over historic sexual abuse A former St Kevin’s College student who suffered “life-changing” sexual abuse as a ten-year-old in the 1970s is suing the Christian Brothers. The man, who is now nearly 60, was raped multiple times in 1976, when he was in year five. In a writ filed in the Supreme Court, he claims his teacher, Brother […] Read More…
Elihjohn O’Donnell’s memory to live on after fatal Lara house fire as newborn brother named in his honour Elijohn O’Donnell’s memory to live on after fatal Lara house fire as newborn brother named in his honour Elihjohn O’Donnell, who died in a tragic house fire in Lara, will never meet his newborn brother. But his memory will live on after the bub was named in his honour. Mum Kristie Ward welcomed her new baby boy, […] Read More…
Second stepdaughter sues Victoria over gangland murder of Carl Williams Second stepdaughter sues Victoria over gangland murder of Carl Williams The Victorian government has paid out a second of Carl Williams’ daughters over his prison slaying only to be sued by her older sister. Our client, Danielle, has launched a near identical legal action against the state over the jailhouse murder of the gangland kingpin […] Read More…
Carl Williams’ stepdaughter sues state over his brutal prison death Carl Williams’ stepdaughter sues state over his brutal prison death The stepdaughter of slain gangland boss Carl Williams has launched legal action against the state government, alleging it failed to protect him after he became a police informant. Williams, 39, was bludgeoned to death with part of an exercise bike by fellow inmate Matthew […] Read More…
Australian Survivor contestant files lawsuit over injury Australian Survivor contestant files lawsuit over injury Australian Survivor contestant Jackie Glazier has filed a lawsuit after sustaining an injury during a challenge in the 2023 season. Glazier, who starred on the Australian Survivor: Heroes v Villains season, has taken legal action against the show’s production company Endemol Shine Australia after breaking her collarbone. The […] Read More…
St John Vianney’s Primary School accused of failing to provide appropriate and adequate supervision when fight broke out St John Vianney’s Primary School accused of failing to provide appropriate and adequate supervision when fight broke out A seven-year-old boy has undergone brain surgery after he was allegedly punched in the head during a nasty fight at a school in Melbourne’s southeast. Jayden Pham was struck when a dispute broke out among year 1 […] Read More…