Civil Law Case Studies

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

Our client, Tom*, a young Aboriginal man, faced a traumatic encounter with police. They

Our clients faced an unimaginable tragedy when their family member passed away. He died

Danny* faced a heart-wrenching ordeal following the death of his sister, Tracey*, an Aboriginal

Albert* faced a distressing and unlawful strip search. He believed the police had acted

Losing a loved one is devastating. It becomes even harder when their death could

Our client, Tom*, attended an Army Apprentice School. He hoped to build his future

Suing Juvenile Detention Centre for Sexual Abuse: In 1985, Tom*, a 12-year-old boy, entered

Our client, Terry*, visited Bondi Police Station to make a complaint. Read the following

Our client Jessy* from Brisbane, faced a troubling incident on a quiet evening at

Our client, Bill*, was just a teenager when he attended an Army Apprentice School

Suing Police for Assault: Our client, Dave* went to a nightclub with friends to

Suing Police For Misconduct: Harassment at Train Station Ends in Victory for Client. Our

Our client, Tom*, is a dedicated police officer. In early January 2022*, he was

Abuse at Juvenile Detention: This case represents a tragic failure of the system to

In 1982*, Ryan* joined the Army as a 16-year-old* apprentice motor mechanic. He began

Tara wins compensation after enduring physical abuse at a navy training base. Due to

Our client, Cherish Kuehlmann, won a landmark case against NSW police after they arrested

Suing for Police Misconduct, Assault and False Imprisonment: O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors successfully

Malicious Prosecution: Our client, a Sydney man who was falsely accused of domestic violence

Suing state for abuse at Navy School: In 1968*, Dean* enlisted in the Royal

On 15 June 2020*, our client, Adam* was walking with a friend in Sydney,

Our client, Maria*, is a young woman with cerebral palsy and an intellectual disability.

Facts: Suspect’s home is robbed after police search leaves it open A warrant was

Our client, Amy* had a brother called Paul.* He was 20 years of age

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