ACC Allowed to Appeal Court Ruling on Funding Baby’s Care

A pregnant woman was informed that further testing for Down syndrome was unnecessary due to an extremely low chance of her baby having the condition. However, her daughter was born with Down syndrome and multiple other health issues. Six months post-birth, the mother sought compensation from the Accident Compensation Corporation, arguing that she would have chosen not to continue the pregnancy had she been aware of the risks involved.

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