Courts will not permit a plaintiff to prove negligence by introducing evidence of subsequent remedial measures taken by a defendant to improve a product.

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This is known as the subsequent remedial measure rule and it is aimed at not discouraging manufacturers from making improvements to their products out of fear of legal liability. Therefore, evidence of subsequent remedial measures cannot be used to prove negligence.

Courts Will Not Permit a Plaintiff to Prove Negligence by Introducing