FMI v Accident Compensation Corporation (Claim for Cover for Mental Injury) [2025] NZACC 062 [pdf, 375 KB]
...under the Accident Compensation Act 2001 (the 2001 Act). FMI seeks cover for herself to access much needed support and counselling. [3] The issue for determination is whether FMI qualifies for mental injury cover under s 21 of the 2001 Act in relation to the offending committed by her ex-partner on her daughter. [4] The facts are not in dispute and the agreed statement is set out below. Background [5] As set out in the letter from Detective Constable Nathan Dickey: (a) On 9 July...