Overview

• His High Court claim filed in July 2025 contends that Tui billed the complimentary excursion as suitable for total beginners and concealed its organisation by a local provider
• He alleges that insufficient briefing, an unsuitable volcanic-trail route and defective brakes caused the March 2023 crash that fractured his leg and injured his head and shoulder
• His travel insurance refused to cover emergency surgery and repatriation on the grounds that quad biking is classified as a hazardous activity
• He continues to suffer chronic pain, mobility challenges requiring crutches and post-traumatic stress disorder, which he says has disrupted his work and family life
• Tui has expressed regret over his injuries and is due to file its defence later this year to contest the negligence and misrepresentation claims