Civil Law Case Studies

Read about the many cases where O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors have successfully sued the police on behalf of our clients. We litigate for things like unlawful arrest, false imprisonment and malicious prosecution.

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This case concerns the unlawful arrest of a First Nations elder who was peacefully

This civil case study concerns the unlawful arrest of a young boy with Autism

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False Imprisonment Claim: When an Aboriginal mother called her local police station asking for

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This case study concerns the unlawful arrest of a young man outside a licensed

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A former inmate at Dillwynia Correctional Centre successfully pursued civil action after being exploited

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A routine police stop in NSW escalated into an unlawful arrest, physical force, and

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Historical Navy School Abuse Lawyers: Successfully Resolved Against Commonwealth Historical Navy School Abuse Lawyers:

Army Abuse Claim

Army Abuse Lawyers: As a teenage army musician apprentice, our client, Barry*, should have

Wrongful Prosecution

When a Newcastle homeowner was charged with murder after defending his family from an

Army Abuse in Australia

Army Abuse: Former Army apprentice pursued damages for assault, battery and false imprisonment at

Lawyers For Police Accountability

A man who suffered wrongful imprisonment for nearly a year due to a court’s

Criminal Defence & Civil Action

In a troubling case of police error, a domestic violence victim was wrongfully arrested.

Lawyers for Suing Gambling Companies NSW

Suing Gambling Companies: Encouraged to Keep Gambling Despite Red Flags, Our Client Wins Compensation.

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Suing NSW police. When NSW Police officers repeatedly violated a Sydney* woman’s rights, through

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Suing NSW Police for Excessive Force: O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors successfully represented John*

Family Member’s Death in Prison

Suing For Family Member’s Death in Prison: O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors successfully represented

Army Abuse in Australia

Brutalised by Senior Apprentices, Ignored by Superiors, John* Finally Receives Justice After Abuse at

Suing For Abuse By Grandparents sexual abuse historic abuse case sydney

Suing For Abuse By Grandparents: Our client, Sarah*, lived in the full-time care of

Suing Police for Excessive Force

Our client, Derek*, a young Aboriginal man, successfully sued the State of New South

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In a major legal triumph for civil liberties, the New South Wales Supreme Court

Astill abuse: sexual assault by police officer

Our client, Rachel*, has courageously held the State of NSW accountable for the abuse

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Sexual Abuse by Police Officer: Brave survivor receives justice after suffering abuse by a

Mistreatment in Juvenile Detention

Our client, Dan*, was a young Aboriginal man with complex mental health needs. He

Security guards at a NSW sports game racially discriminated and falsely imprisoned our client

suing for unlawful discrimination

Student with Disability Successfully Challenges NESA Over Discriminatory HSC Decision: Our client Tom was

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