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Lawyer refutes union criticism of its coal mine workers' class action

CLASS action legal group Adero Law has challenged claims by the mining union that it is focused on making profits for its lawyers and litigation funders and not getting justice for coal mine workers.

The proposed settlement in the Appco class action was directly related to the financial collapse of the respondent.

The proposed settlement in the Appco class action was directly related to the financial collapse of the respondent.

Adero Law estimated a class action claim against marketing company Appco for leaving more than 1000 workers with below-minimum pay and conditions was worth $65 million. However, Adero Law then recommended...

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