Peter Raymond Millington v Max Wilkie t/as Max Wilkie Plumbing Servises

The case between Peter Raymond Millington and Max Wilkie, trading as Max Wilkie Plumbing Services, was heard in the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT). The dispute revolved around an alleged breach of statutory duties and negligence in relation to the installation of a hot water system by Max Wilkie. The plaintiff, Mr Millington, claimed that the installation was faulty and resulted in damage to his property.

The central legal issues in the case were whether Max Wilkie breached any statutory duties under the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 and whether such a breach led to the damage suffered by Mr Millington. Additionally, the court needed to determine if Mr Millington's damages were a direct result of the alleged negligence and whether he was entitled to compensation.

The tribunal found that Max Wilkie had indeed breached statutory duties by not complying with the relevant regulations during the installation process. The tribunal was satisfied that the breach directly caused the damage to Mr Millington's property. Given the evidence, the tribunal concluded that Mr Millington was entitled to compensation for the damages incurred due to the negligence of Max Wilkie. The tribunal ordered Max Wilkie to pay Mr Millington compensation in the sum of $8,500, along with costs.