Mulpha International Bhd announced that its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Mulpha Norwest Pty Limited, has been served with an amended statement of claim in relation to a class action proceeding filed in the Federal Court of Australia.
The company said Mulpha Norwest received the amended statement of claim dated June 5, 2026, in connection with proceedings brought by Raymond Joseph William King against Mulpha Norwest and Penrith City Council.
The class action, which was initially commenced on December 23, 2024, involves property owners in the Mulgoa Rise residential area in New South Wales, Australia.
The applicant, who owns a residential property at Glenmore Park within the Mulgoa Rise area, is bringing the claim on behalf of himself and a group of landowners who own or previously owned properties in the development.
Mulpha Norwest was the developer of the Mulgoa Rise residential project, while Penrith City Council was the local authority responsible for approving the development and subdivision of land in the area.
The claim alleges that certain parts of the Mulgoa Rise land were unsuitable for residential construction using a “deemed to comply” slab design, or for homes built without slabs supported by piles extending to natural ground or bedrock.
The applicant claims that affected property owners suffered losses and damages arising from repair costs, demolition and rebuilding expenses, land remediation works, as well as potential impacts on property values.
The legal action is based on allegations of negligence and misleading or deceptive conduct. However, the quantum of damages being sought has not been identified.
The hearing for the proceedings has been scheduled to begin on May 3, 2027.
Mulpha International said that while the potential financial impact cannot be determined with certainty at this stage due to the damages amount remaining unclear, the company believes that any adverse outcome could have a material financial impact.
