Valerie Jackson has brought a class action on behalf of persons and businesses that suffered injury, damage or loss as a result of the Snake Valley bushfire on 8 January 2013.
On 17 August 2017, the parties informed the Court that they had reached agreement. The settlement terms was approved by the Court on 28 September 2017 by Justice J Forrest.
Case schedule
This matter, Jackson v GP & JM Bruty Pty Ltd, S CI 2015 3495 has had its settlement approved by Justice J Forrest to registered group members and his Honour delivered a ruling on 31 October 2017 finalising the proceeding.