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Class Actions
Bayer: Will is acting for the Bayer in a class action in the Victorian Supreme Court relating to the Essure contraceptive device.
Volkswagen Emissions: Will was part of the core team that defended the Volkswagen group in five class actions in the Federal Court of Australia, brought by two plaintiff law firms on behalf of vehicle owners and the ACCC in relation to diesel emissions issues and regulatory issues. An in-principle settlement was reached in the class actions in September 2019 and approved by the Court in April 2020.
Johnson & Johnson (Australia) Pty Limited: Will was part of the core team that defended Johnson & Johnson and two overseas manufacturing entities in a class action in the Federal Court of Australia. The class action involved allegations of complications relating to surgical mesh and tape products. The hearing ran for more than 85 sitting days over more than seven months.
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Product Liability
Product liability and product safety advisory practice: Will regularly provides advice to Australian and overseas clients in a range of industries on product liability, product safety and recall issues and the Australian Consumer Law. These issues include safety defect provisions and mandatory standards, set-up, notification and management of voluntary product recalls, mandatory notifications of serious injury, illness or death, and consumer guarantees. As part of this work, Will is experienced in liaising with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission as well as State and Territory regulators across Australia.
Bayer: Will is acting for the Bayer in a class action in the Victorian Supreme Court relating to the Essure contraceptive device.
Volkswagen Emissions: Will was part of the core team that defended the Volkswagen group in five class actions in the Federal Court of Australia, brought by two plaintiff law firms on behalf of vehicle owners and the ACCC in relation to diesel emissions issues and regulatory issues. An in-principle settlement was reached in the class actions in September 2019 and approved by the Court in April 2020.
Johnson & Johnson (Australia) Pty Limited: Will was part of the core team that defended Johnson & Johnson and two overseas manufacturing entities in a class action in the Federal Court of Australia. The class action involved allegations of complications relating to surgical mesh and tape products. The hearing ran for more than 85 sitting days over more than seven months.
Global consumer electronics company: Will acts for a market-leading global Silicon Valley consumer electronics company in relation to a number of product liability proceedings in the County Court of Victoria. The proceedings include claims that the relevant products are defective and caused personal injuries.
Dust Diseases claims: Will is experienced in the defence of dust diseases claims in the Victorian Supreme Court and the NSW Dust Diseases Tribunal, especially those associated with occupational exposure to asbestos.
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Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Bayer: Will is acting for the Bayer in a class action in the Victorian Supreme Court relating to the Essure contraceptive device.
Volkswagen Emissions: Will was part of the core team that defended the Volkswagen group in five class actions in the Federal Court of Australia, brought by two plaintiff law firms on behalf of vehicle owners and the ACCC in relation to diesel emissions issues and regulatory issues. An in-principle settlement was reached in the class actions in September 2019 and approved by the Court in April 2020.
Johnson & Johnson (Australia) Pty Limited: Will was part of the core team that defended Johnson & Johnson and two overseas manufacturing entities in a class action in the Federal Court of Australia. The class action involved allegations of complications relating to surgical mesh and tape products. The hearing ran for more than 85 sitting days over more than seven months.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia - Royal Commission into Financial Services: Will was part of the team that assisted CBA in its response to the Financial Services Royal Commission.
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Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices
Bayer: Will is acting for the Bayer in a class action in the Victorian Supreme Court relating to the Essure contraceptive device.
Johnson & Johnson (Australia) Pty Limited: Will was part of the core team that defended Johnson & Johnson and two overseas manufacturing entities in a class action in the Federal Court of Australia. The class action involved allegations of complications relating to surgical mesh and tape products. The hearing ran for more than 85 sitting days over more than seven months.
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