| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2014] NZERA Auckland 269 |
| Determination date | 27 June 2014 |
| Member | R Arthur |
| Representation | R Upton ; J Cockburn (in person) |
| Parties | Product Placement 2011 Ltd v Cockburn |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful practice and procedure, compliance order, penalty and breach of contract claims - One day investigation meeting - Applicant sought $10,000 contribution towards costs - Applicant made Calderbank offer under which respondent would pay $10,000 to applicant - Authority found respondent's overall liability to applicant more than settlement offer not accepted and appropriate to increase notional daily tariff - Found respondent's conduct in responding to applicant's claim drew out Authority's investigation unnecessarily - Respondent to pay applicant $6,000 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($6,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808;Product Placement 2011 Ltd v Cockburn [2014] NZERA Auckland 169 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2014_NZERA_Auckland_269.pdf [pdf 88 KB] |