A trial has been listed for a gaggle suing the Victorian authorities over its controversial choice to lock down 9 public housing towers.
Greater than 3000 residents had been pressured to remain contained in the North Melbourne and Flemington buildings in July 2020.
The speedy COVID-19 lockdown was introduced at a 4pm press convention on July 4, with lots of the residents unaware of the order till police arrived exterior.
The group are suing the State of Victoria for compensation within the Victorian Supreme Court docket, claiming the state authorities subjected them to 14 days of false imprisonment.
The plaintiffs additionally declare that they had insufficient entry to meals, drugs, data and help.
The events held a case administration listening to earlier than Supreme Court docket Justice John Dixon on Monday.
The case has been listed for an estimated 20-day trial in September subsequent 12 months.
About 30 witnesses are anticipated to be known as to present proof.
An extra case administration listening to will happen on the Victorian Supreme Court docket in January.
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