Teen denied ACC cover after third court appeal

NZ HeraldRNZOtago Daily TimesSaturday 15 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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A teenager left paralysed by Guillain-Barré syndrome has been denied ACC cover following a third court appeal. The condition developed after a bout of food poisoning while on holiday. Medical experts noted that while early treatment was desirable, there was no evidence it would have improved the outcome.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Sat 15 Mar 2025, 3:00pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 19 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Teen left wheelchair-bound by Guillain-Barré syndrome denied ACC cover on appeal (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Teen left paralysed by Guillain-Barré syndrome denied ACC cover on appeal (opens in new tab)

  3. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Teen left paralysed denied ACC cover on appeal (opens in new tab)