Public Policy Exclusions

Question 1

Liability Insurance

Answer 1

Inadmissible: to show negligence
Ok to show ownership / impeach

Question 2

Subsequent Remedial Measures

Answer 2

Inadmissible: to show negligence
Ok to show ownership, precaution feasible, destroyed evidence

Question 3

Settlement Negotiations

Answer 3

Inadmissible: to prove $ or impeach for prior inconsistent statement

Ok to impeach for bias

*Must be an actual claim indication that one will be made

Question 4

Pleas

Answer 4

Inadmissible: offers to plead guilty, withdrawn pleas, statements of fact made during discussion

Ok if actual guilty plea

Question 5

Offers to pay Medical Expenses

Answer 5

Inadmissible: to prove liability

Ok accompanying admissions of fact