Guoyi Su v The Star Entertainment Group Limited

In this matter, Guoyi Su, the plaintiff, brought an action against The Star Entertainment Group Limited, the defendant. The dispute centres around events that occurred at one of the defendant's properties, where the plaintiff alleges that he was injured. The case was heard in the Supreme Court of New South Wales. The plaintiff seeks damages for personal injury sustained during his visit to the defendant's premises.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether the plaintiff should be granted leave to amend his statement of claim. The plaintiff's initial statement of claim did not include a particular allegation that the defendant was negligent in failing to provide adequate security. The plaintiff sought to amend the statement of claim to include this allegation, arguing that the amendment would not prejudice the defendant and that it was in the interests of justice to allow the amendment. The defendant opposed the application, arguing that the amendment would prejudice their case and that it was an attempt to add a new cause of action.

The court found that the plaintiff had made out a prima facie case for leave to amend. It was noted that the application was made early in the proceedings, and the defendant had not demonstrated any significant prejudice that would result from the amendment. The court also found that the amendment would not introduce a new cause of action, but rather would clarify the existing claim. The court concluded that it was in the interests of justice to grant the application and allow the plaintiff to amend the statement of claim. The defendant's application for leave to appeal the decision was subsequently dismissed.

The final orders of the court were that the plaintiff be granted leave to amend the statement of claim to include the allegation of inadequate security, and that the defendant's application for leave to appeal be dismissed. The case will now proceed with the amended statement of claim.