Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California
Subsequent Remedial Measures
This is more a question on Evidence, and trial procedures. Subsequent remedial measures cannot be introduced in evidence. However, when there is a dispute as to whether a remedial measure was truly subsequent (as claimed by defendants) or existed prior to the incident (as claimed by plaintiffs), can this question be presented to the jury for a finding of fact.
Asked on 3/15/00, 9:54 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Ken Koury
Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.
Re: Subsequent Remedial Measures
You dont have the rule right. Subsequent remedial measures cannot be introduced to show LIABILITY, but can be introduced to show some other relevant point.
Answered on 3/24/00, 4:08 pm