Repeals the collateral source rule in medical malpractice actions.
Rhode Island H7749 repeals the collateral source rule in medical malpractice actions. This rule previously allowed defendants to introduce evidence of any benefits the plaintiff received from sources other than the defendant to reduce the damages awarded. The repeal means that such evidence can no longer be used to reduce damages in medical malpractice cases. This change takes effect immediately upon passage.
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