Kunkel v. Walton

In this appeal, we consider the constitutionality of section 2 — 1003(a) of the Code of Civil Procedure (735 ILCS 5/2 — 1003(a) (West 1994)) as amended by the Civil Justice Reform Amendments of 1995 (Pub. Act 89 — 7, eff. March 9, 1995). As described in more detail later, section 2 — 1003(a) provides that any party who alleges a claim for bodily injury or disease shall be deemed to waive any privilege of confidentiality with his or her health care providers. Section 2 — 1003(a) further provides that upon request of any other party, the party claiming injury shall sign and deliver separate…