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Editorial Notes
Published Case Name:
Goode v Thompson
Shortened Case Name:
Goode v Thompson
MNC:
[2001] QSC 287
Court:
QSC
Judge(s):
Ambrose J
Date:
02 Jul 2001
Litigation History
Event
Citation or File
Date
Notes
Primary Judgment
[2001] QSC 287 (2001) Aust Torts Reports 81-617
02 Jul 2001
Plaintiff child claimed damages for severe injuries caused by motor vehicle collision; plaintiff found to be 20% contributorily negligent and awarded damages of $3,837,058.48: Ambrose J
Appeal Determined (QCA)
[2002] QCA 138 [2002] 2 Qd R 572
19 Apr 2002
Defendant insurer appealed against assessment of damages; whether proper to include commercial agency fee in assessment of future care provided gratuitously by relatives; varying damages to $3,760,750.18 to correct for minor arithmetical errors and otherwise dismissing appeal with costs: Davies, Mullins and Holmes JJ