High Court approves class suit against Southern Response over earthquake claims

High Court approves class suit against Southern Response over earthquake claims
Sophie Boot
By Sophie Boot Dec. 16 (BusinessDesk) - Christchurch's High Court has approved a second attempt by a group of Southern Response Earthquake Services policyholders to bring a representative action against the Crown-owned insurance company for breach of contract. In February this year, the High Court rejected the initial attempt by 46 individuals, who had similar insurance policies and were in dispute with Southern Response over damage caused to their homes in the Canterbury earthquakes, saying their claims were too varied. A second attem...