What is a class action?
Should I join a class action?
Why should I sign with Bannister Law?
When should I sign?
What is the process of joining Bannister Law’s class action?
How much will it cost me?
What is the basis of Bannister Law’s class action?
Why engage Bannister Law over anyone else?
What is a class action?
Class actions are legal proceedings brought by one person on behalf of a group. Rather than each person pursuing a claim separately, a class action streamlines the process, enabling a dispute involving large numbers of people with common issues to be resolved through a single case.
Importantly, a class action pools legal expenses across members of the class. This makes it far more cost effective than each claimant pursuing legal action separately.
Should I join a class action?
You are a member of the potential class action if you have purchased an affected Nurofen product that has been marketed and distributed by Reckitt Benckiser (Australia) Pty Ltd.
Why should I sign with Bannister Law?
You don’t have to but you will be better informed than relying on the media for updates. The main benefit will be that Bannister Law will individually assess your claim and take instruction from you to maximise your compensation in the event of a successful outcome to the proceedings.
When should I register?
Now, so we can start gathering your data and documentation, all of which takes time.
What is the process of joining Bannister Law’s class action?
You go to the ‘Register’ tab on this site and enter your details. You will then be registered to receive updates..
How much will it cost me?
There are no upfront costs. If the case is unsuccessful there will be no costs to individual clients and neither Bannister Law nor the litigation funder will recover any fees. If the case is successful, Bannister Law will first apply to the court to recover our fees from Reckitt Benckiser (Australia) Pty Ltd who are the Australian distributors of Nurofen. If there is a shortfall, a proportion of your compensation will go to cover the costs of Bannister’s legal fees.
What is the basis of the Bannister Law class action?
s 18 Misleading and Deceptive Conduct under the Australian Consumer Law (Cth) Sch 2 of Competition and Consumer Act (Cth) 2011. The Australian Consumer Law (Cth) (ACL) came into force in 2010, updating the former Trade Practices Act 1974 making it easier for consumers to seek redress against manufacturers and suppliers who engage in misleading or deceptive conduct. There are also other provisions of the Australian Consumer Law argued in the pleadings.
Why engage Bannister Law over anyone else?
We’re offering an experienced team of legal counsel and solicitors:
Dr Peter Cashman
Former partner of Maurice Blackburn Cashman, his publication Class Action Law and Practice is the current industry standard text. He was also the Commissioner jointly in charge of the Australian Law Reform Commission Reference on Class Actions. The Commission’s report led to the class action provisions in Part IVA of the Federal Court Act. He has been conducting class actions before Australian and US courts for over 30 years. He is also a Professor in the Law School at University of Sydney.
Counsel Robert White
Has been a commercial barrister for over 16 years and specialises in consumer and commercial actions (including corporations & equity). He has been instructed in a number of class actions in the Supreme Court of NSW, WA and the Federal Court. Robert has also been instructed by the ACCC in several actions alleging unconscionable conduct.
Charles Bannister
Has spent almost 20 years protecting the legal rights of individuals against corporations. He has built a successful law firm with over 60 staff in three states and specialises in commercial litigation, compensation and property law and professional negligence.
Diane Chapman
Diane Chapman is a solicitor currently admitted in the Supreme Court of New South Wales. Her experience ranges from class representative actions, to commercial litigation and international trade law.
