25 Oct 2017
SELLWOOD v ACC [2017] NZHC 2604
- Citation
- [2017] NZHC 2604
- Court
- High Court
The successful surgical implantation of a functioning prosthesis that has not been shown to be defective does not constitute a treatment injury under the Accident Compensation Act 2001; the risk of future injury or potential metallosis is insufficient to establish a current physical injury and entitlement to cover.