Federal Court judge Bernard Murphy has finally delivered his judgment in the Domino's Pizza class action, ending a legal saga that stretched over 1,300 days.
The ruling arrives as the judge prepares to retire in the coming weeks, having accelerated his docket clearance to finalize pending cases before leaving the bench.
The delay in the decision has been notable, with Murphy not typically known for rapid case resolution.
The prolonged timeline reflects the complexity of the class action proceedings, which have kept investors and legal observers waiting for a definitive outcome on the claims against the pizza chain.
While the specific financial implications for Domino's remain to be fully assessed, the conclusion of this litigation removes a significant overhang for the company.
Markets will now focus on the details of the judgment to determine any potential liability or settlement costs.