Ross Gazis v Gual Pty Limited - Formerly known as Sermacs Australia Pty Ltd (under external administration and/or controller appointed) [2014] NSWSC 1617

Supreme Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: Ross Gazis v Gual Pty Limited - Formerly known as Sermacs Australia Pty Ltd (under external administration and/or controller appointed) [2014] NSWSC 1617 Hearing dates: 7 April 2014 - 11 April 2014 Decision date: 17 November 2014 Before: Rothman J Decision: 1.The plaintiff to provide a Short Minutes of Order to reflect judgment for the plaintiff in accordance with these reasons. Catchwords: TORTS - NEGLIGENCE - workplace injury - liability of principal as occupier to take reasonable steps to prevent employee of subcontractor being subject to risk of foreseeable harm from occupier's work practices - proportionate liability with employer Legislation Cited: Civil Liability Act 2002 Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1946 Security Industry Act 1997 Workers Compensation Act 1987 Cases Cited: Fox v Wood [1981] HCA 41; (1981) 148 CLR 438 Kondis v State Transport Authority [1984] HCA 61; (1984) 154 CLR 672 Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd v Fox; Calliden Insurance Ltd v Fox [2009] HCA 35; (2009) 240 CLR 1 McCann v Switzerland Insurance Australia Ltd [2000] HCA 65; (2000) 203 CLR 579 Podrebersek Australian Iron & Steel Pty Ltd [1985] HCA 34; (1985) 59 ALJR 492 Stevens Brodribb Sawmilling Co Pty Ltd [1986] HCA 1; (1986) 160 CLR 16 Thompson v Woolworths (Qld) Pty Ltd [2005] HCA 19; (2005) 221 CLR 234 Vairy v Wyong Shire Council [2005] HCA 62; (2005) 223 CLR 422 Wilkie v Gordian Runoff Ltd [2005] HCA 17; (2005) 221 CLR 522 Woods v Multi-Sport Holdings Pty Ltd [2002] HCA 9; (2002) 208 CLR 460 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Ross Gazis (Plaintiff)