Hargreaves v BT Funds Management Limited

14 September 2026HighFederal CourtCase[2026] FCA 1362

The Court stayed a superannuation release claim indefinitely after finding real doubt that the 74-year-old applicant had authorised the proceeding, and referred the solicitor's conduct to professional regulators. It matters to super trustees and to firms taking instructions where a third party is driving the claim.

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