Legal Insight: Limiting Economic Damages and Future Medical Expenses: Clarification Provided by The California Court of Appeal

In a significant development for California personal injury defense, a Court of Appeal’s decision has provided further clarification on the application of the collateral source rule, particularly concerning a plaintiff’s eligibility for Medicare and claims for future medical damages. The appellate court has made clear that evidence of future Medicare eligibility is admissible at trial. This ruling will significantly impact often inflated claims for future medical damages.