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1. Jessup v Accident Compensation Corporation (Work Related Gradual Process Injury) [2022] NZACC 218 [pdf, 215 KB]

   ...opinion, it was impossible to give a definitive opinion on whether Mr Jessup’s respiratory symptoms had been caused by chemical exposures during his time with the RNZAF. [40] Fourth, in March 2019, Dr Wong provided Mr Jessup with a blood test request form to assess his exposure to isocyantes, but, in May 2019, she reported that he had not performed the tests for isocyanate exposure. [41] In March 2020, Dr Monigatti, Occupational Physician, reported that when occupational asthm...

2. Director of Human Rights Proceedings v Wellington Advkit Services Ltd (Joinder of Second and Third Defendants) [2015] NZHRRT 11 [pdf, 60 KB]

   ...weekly compensation payments. Mr Dixon-McIver, acting in his capacity as employee or agent of Wellington Advkit Services Ltd, was the advocate who assisted Mr Apikotoa. [2.5] Subsequently Mr Apikotoa took legal advice and acting on that advice requested Mr Dixon-McIver to provide a copy of his (Mr Apikotoa’s) file. This Mr Dixon-McIver declined to do on the grounds Mr Apikotoa allegedly owed money to Wellington Advkit Services Ltd. [2.6] On 28 August 2012 a lawyer representing Mr A...

3. NM & WM v CL & ES [2024] NZDT 896 (20 December 2024) [pdf, 295 KB]

   ...counterclaim are dismissed. Reasons: 1. CL and ES purchased a property from NM and WM. Settlement was on 31 May 2024, however CL and ES granted NM and WM a “licence to occupy the property” for an additional day following settlement. A “performance bond” of $3,000.00 was retained from settlement, which was to be released on Tuesday 3 June 2024 on the basis that everything was in order. 2. Settlement of the property occurred on 31 May 2024, but the bond was not released on...

4. Hearn v Parklane Investments Limited [pdf, 39 KB]

   ...not for me to determine whether appeals are in or out of time nor to create uncertainty by not providing final decision on issues where appropriate. [48] I conclude that I do not have the powers to deal with matters in the way that the Council requests. If I did, there does not seem to be any good reason for changing the timing of the decision. Summary [49] In summary, this order makes no changes to the orders made against the third respondent, the Council. [50] Hayim...

5. Tsirakoff v Accident Compensation Corporation (Weekly Compensation) [2023] NZACC 148 [pdf, 331 KB]

   ...and 5 July 1994 record “back improving”. There are references to different claim numbers. 1996 to 2000 [13] The reporting shows Ms Tsirakoff sustained injuries in other body sites, as well as widespread generalised pain. There was a request for treatment made in February 1996 in relation to back pain following a car accident on 13 March 1994. There is a subsequent treatment request for the same injury, which indicates ongoing back pain, and a note that it was improving....

6. Form 10 Family Invoice non-Fixed [pdf, 217 KB]

   Version 19 – September 2022 page 1 09/22 form 10 Tax Invoice Family Legal Aid Non-Fixed Fee Legal aid file No. Invoice date Invoice number GST number Lead provider’s ref. To: Legal Aid, DX Box Number City Customer Lead provider Law firm Details of claim Forum category 1 2 3 4 Type of proceedings this invoice covers: Covers period from: to Interim invoice Final invoice Lead Provider...

7. Langdon v ACC [2014] NZACA 9 [pdf, 71 KB]

   ...accident was made on 10 March 1990, fixed at $300.00 per week and paid up to 23 March 1990. Mr Langdon suffered a second period of incapacity from 7 September 1990, and his relevant earnings were fixed at $350.41 per week and 2 this amount formed the basis for calculating his subsequent ERC/weekly compensation entitlement. [4] After years of dispute and following a review of his ERC entitlements from 3 March 1990, on 24 November 2005 ACC fixed Mr Langdon’s relevant earnings...

8. BE v TU Ltd [2021] NZDT 1568 (29 July 2021) [pdf, 182 KB]

   ...the carparks. 9. I am not satisfied BE has discharged the burden to show the cost was not reasonable. 10. For these reasons the claim is dismissed. Referee: P McKinstry Date: 29 July 2021 Page 3 of 3 Information for Parties Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that something prevented the proper decision from being made: for example, the relevant information was not available at the time. If you wish to apply for a r...

9. TN v KM [2024] NZDT 106 (28 February 2024) [pdf, 103 KB]

   ...carpet in the bedroom that KM had occupied. [8] Thus, I have allowed TN’s claim. The cost of the items for which he claims is reasonable and justified. Referee: C Hawes Date: 28 February 2024 Page 3 of 3 Information for Parties Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that something prevented the proper decision from being made: for example, the relevant information was not available at the time. If you wish to apply for...

10. U Ltd v LN [2024] NZDT 241 (5 April 2024) [pdf, 173 KB]

    ...whether he owes U Ltd $1960. Can I continue to hear the claim despite LN disconnecting from the conference call? 4. I first heard this claim on 2 February 2024. LN answered the phone when I called him for the hearing and said he had not been informed about the hearing and secondly that he did not owe money because he paid cash for his accommodation. 5. I adjourned the hearing accepting LN may not have received the notice of claim because of a mistake with his address. 6. In...