Naw Eh Soe v Alberto Carapella; Saw Rain Bow v Alberto Carapella; Naw Su Su Bow v Alberto Carapella; Moe Moe Aye v Alberto Carapella [2014] NSWSC 1644

Supreme Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: Naw Eh Soe v Alberto Carapella; Saw Rain Bow v Alberto Carapella; Naw Su Su Bow v Alberto Carapella; Moe Moe Aye v Alberto Carapella [2014] NSWSC 1644 Hearing dates: 7 November 2014 Decision date: 20 November 2014 Jurisdiction: Common Law Before: Hamill J Decision: In each case: (1) The proceedings are dismissed pursuant to s 73(7) Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999 (NSW). (2) The plaintiff is to pay the defendant's costs of and incidental to the notice of motion. (3) The plaintiff is to pay the defendant's costs of the proceedings. Catchwords: CIVIL LAW - nervous shock - psychological injuries - statutory limitations - dismissal of proceedings - full and satisfactory explanation for delay Legislation Cited: Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999 (NSW) Cases Cited: Emad Trolleys Pty Limited v Shigar [2003] NSWCA 231 Gifford v Strang Patrick Stevedoring [2003] HCA 33; 214 CLR 269 Wicks v State Rail Authority of New South Wales [2010] HCA 22; 241 CLR 60 Category: Interlocutory applications Parties: Naw Eh Soe (Plaintiff) Saw Rain Bow (Plaintiff) Naw Su Su Bow (Plaintiff) Moe Moe Aye (Plaintiff) Alberto Carapella (Defendant) Representation: Counsel: T McKenzie (Plaintiff) A Katsoulas (Plaintiff) D Hanna (Defendant) Solicitors: Taylor & Scott Lawyers (Plaintiff) Moray & Agnew Lawyers (Defendant) File Number(s): Soe - 13/216306 Rain Bow - 13/216317 Su Bow - 13/216326 Aye - 13/216293 Publication restriction: Nil