Jockey Mark Zahra is being sued by WorkCover following a fall at Moonee Valley which happened six years ago.
Zahra caused a fall at Moonee Valley in 2010 which left fellow jockey Danny Brereton with internal head injuries and partial paraplegia.
WorkCover who claims the accident happened due to negligence on Zahra’s behalf says it has paid out more than $1.4million in claims from Brereton in compensation since the fall.
If the case is successful Racing Australia’s public liability insurance will be required to cover the costs.
“Incidents like this make it just so clear how important it is to have, for all members in this profession, to have (Racing Australia’s public liability insurance) policy in place,” Victorian Jockey’s Association CEO Des O’Keeffe told the Herald Sun.