Case Information
Court: Federal Court of Australia
Registry: Queensland Registry
File Number: QUD 123/2023
Case Type: Representative Proceeding (Class Action)
Applicant: Jane Smith (on behalf of class members)
Respondents:
- Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (Retailer)
- Latitude Financial Services (Finance Provider)
Judge: Justice [Name]
Filed: 15 March 2023 | Judgment: 10 October 2024 | Appeals Decided: 15 January 2025
9
Total Documents
7
Public Access
6
Court Orders
3
Court Filings
Case Timeline
March 2023
Proceeding filed in Federal Court
May 2023
First case management hearing
August 2023
Class definition approved
February 2024
Trial commenced
October 2024
Judgment delivered in favour of consumers
January 2025
Appeals dismissed
NowCurrent Stage
Registration open for compensation
Court Documents
Originating Application
The initial application filed to commence the class action proceeding
Filing
15 March 20232.4 MB
Statement of Claim
Detailed statement setting out the facts and legal basis for the claim
Filing
15 March 20234.1 MB
Class Definition Order
Court order defining who is included in the class action
Order
28 May 2024890 KB
Opt-Out Notice Order
Order approving the opt-out notice and process for class members
Order
February 20241.2 MB
Judgment
Federal Court judgment finding in favour of consumers against the respondents
Order
10 October 20245.8 MB
Full Court Appeal Decision
Full Federal Court decision dismissing the respondents' appeals
Order
15 January 20254.2 MB
Case Management Orders
Orders setting out the timetable and procedures for the proceeding
Order
Various3.5 MB
Expert Reports (Redacted)
Economic and financial expert reports (confidential information redacted)
FilingRedacted
15 November 20248.7 MB
Litigation Funding Orders
Orders relating to the litigation funding arrangements (sealed by Court)
OrderSealed
Various
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