A recent recurring issue in Pennsylvania civil litigation matters has involved the parameters of an independent neuropsychological or psychological examination with respect to vocational testing arranged by the defense of an injured plaintiff.

As noted below, in the absence of any appellate guidance on this issue, the trial courts of Pennsylvania have struggled to craft appropriate remedies when disagreements in this regard arise between the litigating parties. The differing remedies allowed by the courts leave the issue in a somewhat erratic state in need of a sedative to calm the dispute.

Applicable Pennsylvania Rules

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