CT HB06424

Repeals and replaces Section 52-178a of the general statutes effective October 1, 2011 for examination requests filed after that date.

Changes medical examination procedures in personal injury actions from discretionary court-ordered examinations to a request-based system where any party adverse to the plaintiff may request a physical or mental examination.

Requires the requesting party to file a detailed request specifying the time, place, manner, conditions, scope of examination, and examining health care providers.

Allows the plaintiff to object in writing within ten days of the request filing by specifying which portions are objectionable and providing reasons for the objection.

Shifts burden to the plaintiff to prove "good cause" why the examination should not be ordered, rather than requiring the court to approve examinations at its discretion.