24 Sept 2012
Clapp v Accident Compensation Corporation
- Citation
- [2012] NZACC 315
- Court
- District Court
On the balance of probabilities the appellant failed to prove his conversion disorder was suffered 'because of' the physical injuries; medical evidence established that grievance, frustration and other psychological factors were the operative causes and the physical injuries merely provided an environment or opportunity. Therefore ACC's refusal of cover was correctly upheld and the appeal is dismissed.