1 Aug 2012
Gose v Accident Compensation Corporation
- Citation
- [2012] NZACC 256
- Court
- District Court
On the medical evidence as of May 2010 (notably Dr du Plessis) the appellant's ongoing incapacity was substantially attributable to a pre-existing pain disorder and opiate dependency excluded from cover; the earlier 2003 judgment did not bar relitigation given the possibility that the effect of the 1996 injury would cease, therefore suspension of weekly compensation under s117 was lawful and the appeal is dismissed.