Trudy Olsen v Identix Australia Pty Limited

The plaintiff, Trudy Olsen, sought damages from her employer, Identix Australia Pty Limited, for injuries sustained in a workplace accident. The plaintiff claimed that she fell down the stairs at work and suffered injuries as a result. The case was heard in the District Court of New South Wales, where the defendant employer disputed the plaintiff's claims, arguing that there was evidence that the plaintiff had already fallen down the stairs prior to the date alleged. The employer also raised the issue of contributory negligence on the part of the plaintiff.

The court was required to determine whether the plaintiff had indeed fallen down the stairs on the date alleged, and if not, whether she had fallen on a prior occasion. The court also had to consider whether the plaintiff's evidence was consistent with the medical reports and other evidence presented. In addition, the court had to determine whether the plaintiff had been contributory negligent in any way, and if so, how this would affect the assessment of damages.

The court found that the plaintiff had not fallen down the stairs on the date alleged, and that there was evidence to suggest that she had fallen on a prior occasion. The court also found that the plaintiff's evidence was inconsistent with the medical reports and other evidence presented. However, the court found that the plaintiff had not been contributory negligent in any way. The court assessed the damages and ordered the defendant employer to pay the plaintiff the sum of $12,000 in damages.