Class Action NFU Mutual (Defendant): Costs & Case Management Conference (CCMC)

High Court, Commercial Court (Mr Justice Jacobs presiding)

Innventure/South Farm v NFU Mutual (COVID-19 Business Interruption Class Actions)

This hearing is a significant procedural milestone in the ongoing class action. The Court will address the management of the case, including the appropriateness and scope of a Trial of Preliminary Issues.

A Consent Order has been issued requiring all parties to submit costs budgets based on the assumption of a 3-day preliminary issues trial, without initial disclosure of documents or exchange of witness statements. The Court will make the final determination regarding the path and timetable of the litigation at this conference.