Queensland Personal Injury Judgments — WCRA Common Law
A structured database of Queensland personal injury court judgments. Search and filter by claim type, court, body region, occupation, plaintiff outcome, key legal issues, and more. Built from public judgments by Roche Legal for practitioners and prospective claimants.
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| Case | Occupation category | Injury category | Claim type | Age at injury | Damages |
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Norsgaard v Aldi Stores (A Limited Partnership)
[2022] QDC 260 Trial
Judgment for the plaintiff. The court found Aldi breached its duty of care by failing to provide adequate manual handling training and a properly enforced safe system of… |
Labourer | Lumbar spine | WCRA Common Law | 33 | $157,768 |
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Cvilikas v Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service
[2023] QSC 36 Trial
The court found the employer negligent (vicariously for the co-worker's failure to warn and for an inadequate system of work), reduced damages by 25% for contributory negligence, and… |
Community & Personal Service Worker | Shoulder, Left shoulder | WCRA Common Law | ~44 | $196,193 |
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Nkamba v Queensland Childcare Service Pty Ltd
[2022] QDC 292 Trial
Judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of $197,013.98. The court found the employer negligent in failing to ensure the storage shed was properly packed away (leaving a… |
Community & Personal Service Worker | Ankle / foot, Right ankle, Psychiatric | WCRA Common Law | ~49 | $197,014 |
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Gilmour v Blue Care
[2024] QDC 189 Trial
Judgment for the plaintiff against Blue Care in the sum of $239,272.98. The court found Blue Care breached its duty of care by failing to conduct a risk… |
Community & Personal Service Worker | Psychiatric | WCRA Common Law | 22 | $239,273 |
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Jorgensen v Superior Pak Pty Ltd
[2025] QDC 204 Trial
The court found the employer liable, accepting that the plaintiff was directed to use an inherently unsafe v-bar tool which caused his fall and neck and shoulder injuries.… |
Technician / Trade Worker | Cervical spine, Left shoulder | WCRA Common Law | ~39 | $256,534 |
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Gairns v Pro Music Pty Ltd
[2024] QDC 118 Trial
The court found the employer breached its duty of care by demoting a long-term employee with a known emotional vulnerability without proper notice or opportunity to respond, in… |
Manager | Psychiatric | WCRA Common Law | 50 | $395,767 |
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