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ACC loses court battle over asbestos cancer victim


ACC loses court battle over asbestos cancer victim
Thu, 27 May 2021, 12:44PM
Deanna Trevarthen died in 2016 from mesothelioma, a lung cancer caused by asbestos fibres. (Photo / Jason Oxenham)
ACC loses court battle over asbestos cancer victim
Deanna Trevarthen died in 2016 from mesothelioma, a lung cancer caused by asbestos fibres.
Before her death, she pushed to get ACC cover for financial assistance, but was rejected because she was not exposed to asbestos at work.
The Court of Appeal, in a unanimous decision, said her condition was a personal injury for ACC cover.
Dismissing the ACC s case, the Court of Appeal ruled that the exclusion provision of the Accident Compensation Act 2001, which states cover is not available for personal injuries caused wholly or substantially by a disease, did not apply. ....

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