14 May 2003
Scotson v Accident Compensation Corporation
- Citation
- [2003] NZACC 88
- Court
- District Court
On the balance of probabilities the appellant's pleural fibrosis was caused by occupational asbestos exposure because the specialist respiratory opinion and occupational exposure history were given greater weight than contrary occupational opinions; however, constrictive pericarditis was not shown to be caused by asbestos because the cardiologist and histopathologist found no supportive histological evidence and a viral/idiopathic cause was more likely, so the appeal is allowed in part and the review decision is modified accordingly.