Shine Lawyers gear up to decide on A2 class action

If Shine Lawyers files it will be the second firm, following Slater and Gordon. (Image: Getty)

Wed, 10 Nov 2021

Shine Lawyers expect to decide soon on whether to file a class action against A2 Milk.“We are prioritising our investigation and expect to make a call on whether to file a proceeding shortly,” class actions’ practice leader Craig Allsopp said. Allsopp said his firm has seen “a significant response to the announcement of our investigation and received dozens of enquiries from eligible registrants”.According to Allsopp, “we will be in a position to make a decision in coming weeks”.Shine Lawyers is in...

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