2 May 1997
Nowogrodzki v Accident Rehabilitation and Compensation Insurance Corporation
- Citation
- [1997] NZACC 89
- Court
- District Court
Judge found on balance of probabilities that the appellant's dry and dusty working environment and close/embellished ultraviolet light exposure from gas cutting had particular characteristics that caused or materially contributed to his keratoconjunctivitis sicca, those characteristics were not found to a material extent in his non‑employment activities, and his risk was significantly greater than others; therefore appellant entitled to cover under s7 of the Act.