Principal Liability & Calderbank Offers in Public Liability Claims
In Episode 5 of P.I. Case Note, the Queensland Court of Appeal tackles whether a principal owed a duty to an independent contractor’s employee. Sawyer v Steeplechase Pty Ltd also explores the use and impact of Calderbank offers in resolving claims efficiently.
The case serves as a useful guide on liability boundaries and the strategic use of settlement offers.
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