Restraints

Non-Party Employer Made to Pay Costs in Restraint Litigation

On 1 May 2013, the Supreme Court of New South Wales handed down judgment in HRX Pty Ltd v Scott [2013] NSWSC 451 (HRX v Scott). In doing so, the Court sent a clear message to employers about the risks associated with...more

Out Of Control: Use Of Restraints In Nursing Homes

Nursing home abuse takes many forms, and can include physical, emotional and financial manifestations. One area where abuse may be hard to detect is in the use of both physical and chemical restraints on nursing home...more