| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2012] NZERA Christchurch 169 |
| Determination date | 14 August 2012 |
| Member | M B Loftus |
| Representation | A Sharma ; D Mitchell |
| Parties | Lucas v Ultimate Care Group Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Applicant sought indemnity costs of $16,185 - Applicant claimed multiple offers and settlement attempts made - Respondent claimed that although multiple offers were made, only the last was a true Calderbank offer - Authority found that costs incurred following Calderbank offer should be awarded - Respondent to pay applicant $6,250 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($6,250) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO (formerly Rush Security ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808;Health Waikato Ltd v Elmsly [2004] 1 ERNZ 172;Ogilvy & Matehr (New Zealand v Darroch [1993] 2 ERNZ 943 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | 2012_NZERA_Christchurch_169.pdf [pdf 86 KB] |