Domino’s to appeal Gall class action judgment
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Limited (ASX:DMP) intends to appeal the decision in the Gall class action, contesting the judgment following proceedings that began in 2019.
Reasons for judgment were handed down on 22 July 2026, with orders subsequently made by Murphy J on 3 August 2026. Those orders included a requirement for Domino’s to pay Mr Gall $11,869.33 plus interest, as well as Mr Gall’s costs of the proceeding, including the initial trial, to be assessed on a lump sum basis.
Domino’s has signalled its intention to appeal, leaving the ultimate outcome undetermined at this stage.
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What the judgment covers
The proceedings have run over several years, with the following key milestones drawn from the company’s ASX release:
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Proceedings commenced: 24 June 2019
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Reasons for judgment handed down: 22 July 2026
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Orders made by Murphy J: 3 August 2026
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Award to Mr Gall: $11,869.33 plus interest, plus assessed costs
Domino’s is currently seeking agreement, and will consider applying for an order if required, to stay the costs order until the determination of the appeal. A stay would defer the enforcement of the costs order while the appeal process is under way.
Understanding class actions and why the wider exposure is uncertain
A class action is a legal proceeding in which a single lead applicant, in this case Mr Gall, brings a claim on behalf of a wider group of alleged members. The lead applicant’s outcome does not automatically determine the position of every other member.
This is central to why the broader financial exposure cannot yet be quantified. According to the company, its potential wider exposure to alleged group members is uncertain and unquantifiable because it depends on several outstanding factors:
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A separate hearing and determination in relation to the members of the group
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The number of those members
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Each member’s individual claim of causation
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The individual calculation of loss
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The exhaustion of all avenues of appeal available to Domino’s or other group members
For investors, the key takeaway is that no material financial figure can be attached to the wider claim at this stage. The $11,869.33 award relates only to Mr Gall’s individual outcome and should not be read as an indication of any broader liability.
What this means for investors
Domino’s has stated it is “not possible at this stage to determine the financial impact of the judgment on Domino’s, if any,” citing the uncertainties above and the outcome of the stay application.
Domino’s ASX release
“It is not possible at this stage to determine the financial impact of the judgment on Domino’s, if any.”
The decision to appeal signals that Domino’s intends to contest the judgment. The table below summarises the current position.
| Item | Detail | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Individual award to Mr Gall | $11,869.33 + interest + costs | Ordered 3 Aug 2026 |
| Costs order | To be assessed (lump sum basis) | Domino’s seeking stay pending appeal |
| Wider group member exposure | Not disclosed | Uncertain and unquantifiable |
| Appeal | Intends to appeal | Pending |
The company has confirmed it will keep the market informed in accordance with its continuous disclosure obligations. The release was authorised for release by the Board of Directors, with investor enquiries directed to Nathan Scholz, Group Chief Communications & Investor Relations Officer.
At this point, the matter remains an ongoing legal process, and shareholders can expect further updates as the appeal and any stay application progress.
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