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BREAKING NEWS
Developer Wins Bid to Drop Out of Cladding Class Action, One Year After Trial
In a major recent development in the Mascot (Sydney) cladding case: Tiptell, the developer of a tower alleged to contain combustible Alucobond cladding, has won the right to opt out of a Federal Court class action against 3A Composites and Halifax. This decision allows Tiptell to pursue its own individual claim—valued at around AUD 15 million—instead of remaining a group member of the ongoing class action. Class Action Overview: The broader suit accuses 3A Composites and Halifax (Halifax Vogel Group) of supplying Alucobond cladding with a flammable polyethylene core—linked to well-known fires like Grenfell (London, 2017) and Lacrosse (Melbourne, 2014)—and allegedly making misleading safety claims during marketing.
- Greater Control: By exiting the collective action, Tiptell gains full autonomy over how it pursues its claim—including strategy, timing, and legal arguments—rather than being constrained by class-wide decisions.
- Potential for Higher Recovery: Tiptell’s individual claim (AUD 15 million) may exceed what it would receive as part of a class settlement.
- Legal Precedent: This highlights how developers increasingly assert their rights post-trial, indicating a shift toward more fragmented but strategically tailored litigation in cladding disputes.
WORLD NEWS
European Cladding Standard Eliminates “Misleading” Fire Tests
THE DANISH Institute of Fire and Security Technology (DBI) has announced that a new and revised European standard for the fire testing of building cladding solutions will take effect from 31 January next year. The DBI is encouraging system manufacturers to test according to the revised standard as soon as possible.
Advantages of Incoming European Cladding Test Standard Revealed
Industry Specialists Warn of Risks Related to Government’s Cladding Deadline
INDUSTRY NEWS
ICA Submits Combustible Cladding Rectification Recommendations to Qld Productivity Commission
Support combustible cladding rectification work, similar to programs established in New South Wales and Victoria.
Non-Combustible Aluminium Panels Ensure Compliance in Recladding of South Melbourne Office Building
Residents ‘Never Forget’ One Year After Flats Blaze Due to Combustible Cladding
Mitsubishi – Making the Architectural Skin Protecting Buildings
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