Australian court rejects Aristocrat request to question class action plaintiffs
A Federal Court of Australia judge in Melbourne rejected Aristocrat Leisure’s request to question class action plaintiffs about possible gambling disorders, according to the report. The judge said the proposed questioning risked unreliable self-assessment and could put pressure on plaintiffs before mediation. Aristocrat’s legal team argued the information could help assess liability and potential damages.
The ruling limits Aristocrat’s proposed evidence-gathering approach in a class action concerning its social casino games.