Ward v Endeavour Coal Pty Limited [2026] NSWSC 557
NEGLIGENCE – workplace accident in coal mine – plaintiff travelling in front passenger seat of specialised mining vehicle – driver of vehicle a labour hire worker – plaintiff an employee of the mine operator – vicarious liability – pro hac vice employment – contributory negligence – assessment of damages – where plaintiff’s earning capacity disputed – assessment of residual earning capacity – assessment of claims for care – chance of future surgery