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NZ: Government could be liable for NZ$800M in damages in Kiwifruit Claim

Successful claimants in the kiwifruit lawsuit against the government for negligence in allowing the devastating Psa virus into New Zealand say ... Kiwifruit Claim chair John Cameron agreed the Governm... read more

Claimants concur with Peters' $800M Psa liability estimate

July 12 (BusinessDesk) - The successful claimants in the kiwifruit lawsuit against the government for negligence in allowing the devastating Psa virus into New Zealand ... Kiwifruit Claim chair John C... read more

High Court partially upholds kiwifruit growers claim over Psa

Two kiwifruit orchards in Te Puke were the first to report symptoms but the disease quickly spread and caused widespread damage to the industry. A compensation package put together by the industry and ... read more

Kiwifruit growers ready themselves for courtroom showdown with Government

"The damage ... The claim has split the industry, with many of the country's 2500 growers not wanting to rock the boat by taking on the Government in court. Former New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers presid... read more

NZ: High Court rules in favour of Kiwifruit Claimants

The New Zealand ... liability for the acts or omissions of MAF personnel under the first cause of action." The Kiwifruit Claim members will now have the opportunity to seek compensation, which Mr Eyno... read more

Kiwifruit growers can't sue over Psa damage - QC

A group of kiwifruit growers claiming that negligence by the Ministry for Primary Industries allowed the Psa virus into New Zealand in 2009 isn't legally able to make a damages claim ... mean the gove... read more

Kiwifruit growers could get huge payout

But the government risks getting lumbered with a multi-million dollar liability. Kiwifruit growers went to the High Court last September alleging negligence by a fore-runner of the Ministry for Primar... read more

High Court partially upholds kiwifruit claim

Two kiwifruit orchards in Te Puke were the first to report symptoms but the disease quickly spread and caused widespread damage to the industry. A compensation package put together by the industry and ... read more

NZ: Kiwifruit Claim plaintiffs close, argue duty of care was owed

Plaintiffs in the Kiwifruit Claim court case believe they have proven that MPI was negligent and breached its duty of care by allowing kiwifruit pollen contaminated with Psa-V to be imported into New ... read more

Former NZKGI Chairman Joins Kiwifruit Claim Committee

All kiwifruit growers and post-harvest operators who have been adversely affected by Psa have an obligation to their families and shareholders to seriously consider signing up to The Kiwifruit Claim a... read more

Kiwifruit growers can’t sue over Psa damage, Crown’s QC

4 (BusinessDesk) – A group of kiwifruit growers claiming that negligence by the Ministry for Primary Industries allowed the Psa virus into New Zealand in 2009 isn’t legally able to make a damages clai... read more