Scott Simpson invokes confidentiality clause also cited by the Financial Markets Authority.
EPA says the decision to award costs against a regulator is highly unusual.
A number of charges have been filed over the death of Pala’amo Kalati.
Judgment comes nine days after another James Hardie class action settled.
Details remain undisclosed in liquidators’ reports.
Adina Thorn says $1.25m settlement no net gain for cladding maker.
The firm has launched a consulting arm as clients grapple with regulatory change.
UPDATE: Litigation funder to pay out cladding maker after settlement talks.
Former deputy prime minister ordered to pay another round of legal costs.
Deal for $13.2m doesn’t appear to have eventuated, despite adjournment for that purpose.