Australia, April 12 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on March 12:
1. The plaintiff, Stephen Lynch (who is now deceased), commenced proceedings on 5 May 2023 against Bredbo Pty Ltd (hereafter "Bredbo") and a director of Bredbo, Mark Streeter, for damages for injuries he suffered on 9 September 2022 when a vehicle driven by Mr Streeter on Bredbo's farm property overturned. Mr Lynch's claim against Bredbo has been resolved for $78,591.56 inclusive of costs.
2. Mr Streeter brought a cross-claim against Insurance Australia Limited ("IAL") for indemnity for this sum, arising from a "Countrypak" insurance policy IAL entered into with Bredbo for the period 31 July 2022 to 31 July 2023. That is t...