8 Apr 2008
Hamilton v Accident Compensation Corporation
- Citation
- [2008] NZACC 77
- Court
- District Court
The Court found the evidence established long‑term, low‑level exposure to VOCs and formaldehyde leading to MCS as a gradual process rather than a single identifiable inhalation or absorption event; therefore the condition did not meet the statutory definition of "accident" under s25(1)(b) or (d) and ACC's decision to decline cover was correct.
- Definition of "accident" under s25 iprc act 2001
- Multiple chemical sensitivity (mcs)
- Causation: single occasion v gradual exposure
- Coverage eligibility under acc