Echo Law's Class Action Against Bupa Aged Care Like 'Wrestling Jelly'

Bupa seeks to strike-out class action - Aged Care Insite

The law firm seeking compensation from Bupa Aged Care Australia has been told it will need to resubmit its case if it wishes to continue its class action suit. In April, Echo Law confirmed it would seek compensation on behalf of people who resided at Bupa aged care homes between 1 July 2019 and 11 April 2025, alleging that the provider failed to meet minimum staffing standards. Using evidence from Bupa’s own reporting, the litigation specialists…

Echo Law's class action against Bupa Aged Care like 'wrestling jelly'

Federal Court Judge Catherine Button has adjourned Echo Law's class action against Bupa Aged Care, giving the class action specialists three weeks to submit an 'Amended Statement of Claim' to clarify their application.  The decision came after Bupa Aged Care sought to have the class action dismissed, with Bupa Aged Care counsel Wendy Harris KC arguing understanding Echo Law's claims was like "wrestling jelly". Justice Button said Echo Law must s…