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Magistrate s manipulation of court clerk could be considered coercive control, court hears
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FebFebruary 2021 at 5:02am
Magistrate Bob Harrap (centre) is appealing his 18-month jail sentence, with lawyers arguing it is too harsh.
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Former South Australian magistrate Bob Harrap pressured his clerk to take his demerit points in a manner that could be considered coercive control,
a court has heard.
Key points:
A court has heard corrupt South Australian magistrate Bob Harrap emotionally manipulated his court clerk to take his demerit points
The Director of Public Prosecutions said his 18-month jail term was inadequate
Asbestos victim with mesothelioma from home renovations beats James Hardie liability appeal
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Mathew Werfel and his wife Jen after their win last year.
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An Adelaide man suffering terminal cancer from breathing in asbestos dust has defeated an appeal against his compensation claim but will receive $850,000 less than in the original judgement.
Key points:
Mathew Werfel was diagnosed with cancer after working on fences containing asbestos
SA s Supreme Court has upheld a decision that James Hardie had a duty of care to him
It also reduced the compensation he will get
In a judgement handed down yesterday, the Full Court of the Supreme Court of South Australia upheld the tribunal s decision in favour of Mr Werfel that James Hardie owed a duty of care to people that used its products.