John has spent the past nine years fighting ACC for cover for his son, who he claims developed severe OCD after taking the acne medication Oratane. The acne medication Oratane – also known as Isotretinoin – is being blamed for causing the boy's OCD. Mansfield’s argument is that the acne drug damaged Harry’s brain in a single event and he was, in essence, accidentally injured by it and should be provided state-funded care. Hugo Wilkinson's parents believed his depression was caused by the acne drug Roaccutane. To prove the third instance, a person has to prove their mental injury has been materially caused by a physical injury of some kind.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 10, 2026 20:42 UTC