Opinion ID: 2584655
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Heading: Criticism of Robinson

Text: Robinson has been criticized. As mentioned, since Robinson 's December 2006 release its approach has been rejected by Wisconsin ( Leitinger v. DBart, Inc., 302 Wis.2d 110, 736 N.W.2d 1 (2007)) and Illinois ( Wills v. Foster, 229 Ill.2d 393, 323 Ill.Dec. 26, 892 N.E.2d 1018 (2008)). Robinson 's specific rationale that the evidence of write-offs and discounts is relevant and admissible for determining the reasonableness of the plaintiff's medical expenses has been expressly rejected. Among other things, the concerns seem to be that admitting evidence of the write-offs and discounts will (1) impair or undermine the collateral source rule; (2) confuse the jury; and (3) be of marginal, or no, relevance. Each concern will be addressed in turn.