This rule does not require the exclusion of evidence of

subsequent measures when offered for another purpose, such as impeachment or, if controverted, proving ownership, control, feasibility of precautionary measures, or defective condition in a products liability action. (Added by SCO 364 effective August 1, 1979; amended by SCO 1841 effective October 6, 2014) AS 09.55.544 restricting the evidence that is admissible in medical malpractice actions. According to section 2 of the Act, AS 09.55.544(a)(4), enacted by section 1 of the Act, has the effect of amending Evidence Rule 409 by modifying the admissibility of evidence of furnishing, offering, or promising to pay medical, hospital, or similar expenses by a health care provider in medical malpractice cause of action. Note: Chapter 62, SLA 2014 (HB 250), effective October 6, 2014, enacted various changes, including a new section AS 09.55.544 restricting the evidence that is admissible in medical malpractice actions. According to section 2 of the Act, AS 09.55.544(a)(2), enacted by section 1 of the Act, has the effect of amending Evidence Rule 407 by modifying the admissibility of evidence of subsequent remedial measures so that evidence of subsequent remedial measures in a mal- practice cause of action is not admissible for any purpose.