In the case of Valladares v. United States, No. 4:19-CV-02901 (S.D. Tex. 2023), the testimony of a Rescue Expert Witness was pivotal in evaluating the actions of law enforcement during a failed hostage rescue operation. Background of the Case In January 2018, Ulises Valladares was kidnapped from his home in…
In the case of Crofts v. Issaquah School District, No. 19-35473 (9th Cir. 2022), the testimony of a School Safety Expert Witness was pivotal in addressing allegations of negligence related to the supervision of a child with special needs. Background of the Case The plaintiff, Sandra Crofts, filed a lawsuit…
In the landmark case of Kumho Tire Co. v. Carmichael, 526 U.S. 137 (1999), the role of a Tires Expert Witness was central to the proceedings and had a profound impact on the standards for admitting expert testimony in U.S. courts. Background of the Case On July 6, 1993, Patrick…
In the case of State v. Lucy Letby, a Failure Analysis Expert Witness played a pivotal role in challenging the convictions of Lucy Letby, a former neonatal nurse accused of harming infants under her care. Letby was convicted in 2023 of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six others…
In legal proceedings involving driving under the influence (DUI), the testimony of an Alcohol, Drug & DUI Testing Expert Witness can be pivotal in determining the outcome of a case. A notable example is the case of People v. Vangelder, which delved into the admissibility of expert testimony challenging the…
In the realm of playground safety litigation, the involvement of a Playground Safety Expert Witness can be pivotal in determining the outcome of a case. A notable example is the case of K.M. v. Deer Park Union Free School District, 2019 N.Y. Misc. LEXIS 695 (Feb. 19, 2019), which underscores…
In September 2022, Pamela Morrison, a 74-year-old Arizona resident, visited Universal Studios Hollywood’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter with her grandson. As part of their visit, they decided to experience the popular attraction “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.” While attempting to board the ride, Morrison encountered difficulty with the…
In the case of Price v. Carnival Cruise Lines, No. 20-cv-20621-BLOOM/Louis (S.D. Fla. 2020), the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida addressed the admissibility of expert testimony in a maritime personal injury lawsuit. The plaintiff retained Dr. John H. Shim as an expert witness to testify…
In the case of Food & Water Watch, Inc. et al. v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, No. 3:17-cv-02162-EMC (N.D. Cal. 2024), the United States District Court for the Northern District of California addressed a significant environmental health dispute concerning the fluoridation of public drinking water. The plaintiffs alleged that the…
In the case of Burke v. Glanz, No. 4:11-CV-00720-JED-PJC (N.D. Okla. 2017), the United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma addressed a wrongful death lawsuit concerning the 2011 death of Elliott Williams in the Tulsa County Jail. The testimony of expert witnesses was pivotal in establishing the…