Iowa HSB288 amends civil procedure rules to allow disclosure of certain medical records and economic losses in personal injury cases.

Iowa HSB288 modifies civil procedure rules to allow the disclosure of certain medical records and economic losses in personal injury cases. The bill permits the adverse party to request medical records from the plaintiff if the plaintiff's physical or mental condition is relevant to the case. The plaintiff must provide these records if they are reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. The bill also allows the adverse party to present evidence of the plaintiff's medical expenses if the plaintiff fails to offer such evidence.

Iowa HSB288 amends civil procedure rules to allow disclosure of certain medical records and economic losses in personal injury cases.

Iowa HSB288 modifies civil procedure rules to allow the disclosure of certain medical records and economic losses in personal injury cases. The bill permits the adverse party to request medical records from the plaintiff if the plaintiff's physical or mental condition is relevant to the case. The plaintiff must provide these records if they are reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. The bill also allows the adverse party to present evidence of the plaintiff's medical expenses if the plaintiff fails to offer such evidence.