Law Talk Episode
16th January 2025
Description
In this week’s episode, Carl faced a $3 million building defect issue due to a collapsed builder, and Nick emphasized reviewing insurance policies and contracts, recommending specialized legal advice. Rob detailed a car-purchase scam stemming from a dealership email hack; Nick explained that consumer privacy obligations could leave the dealership liable. Another caller, Paul, learned his uninsured daughter could sue the at-fault, unlicensed driver, though recovering damages might be futile if the driver has no assets. Finally, Jody discovered her employer’s attempt to dock holiday pay without consent likely breaches employment law, and Nick advised contacting the Fair Work Ombudsman for assistance.
Topics Discussed:
Retention money and developer liability
Legal action against a bankrupt builder
Scam protection
Privacy act
Pursuing uninsured
unlicensed driver for damages