In the case of Richard v. Union Pacific Railroad Co., No. B322044 (Cal. Ct. App. Sept. 30, 2024), the California Court of Appeal addressed the admissibility of expert testimony in a negligence lawsuit filed under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA). The court’s decision hinged significantly on the proposed testimony…
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Forklift Expert Witness Case Summary
In the case of Robinson v. Crown Equipment Corporation, No. 2:02CV00084-WRW (E.D. Ark. Mar. 30, 2006), the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas addressed issues of product liability and negligence following a forklift accident. The testimony of a Forklifts Expert Witness was central to the court’s…
Fire Expert Witness Case Summary
In the case of Behrens v. Arconic, Inc., 487 F. Supp. 3d 283 (E.D. Pa. 2020), the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania addressed a significant lawsuit stemming from the tragic Grenfell Tower fire in London. This case prominently featured the involvement of a Fire Expert…
Horse Expert Witness Case Summary
In the case of Holcomb v. Long, 765 S.E.2d 687 (Ga. Ct. App. 2014), the Court of Appeals of Georgia examined the applicability of the state’s equine immunity statute in a negligence lawsuit arising from a horseback riding incident. Case Background Michael Holcomb filed a lawsuit against Charles Long, alleging…
Electrical Expert Witness Case Summary
In the case of Meemic Insurance Co. v. Hewlett-Packard Co., 717 F. Supp. 2d 752 (E.D. Mich. 2010), the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan addressed the admissibility of testimony from an electrical engineering expert witness in a subrogation claim following a house fire. Case Background…
Case Summary Involving a Slip, Trip & Fall Expert Witness
Introduction In the recent case of Impagliazzo v. Judlau Contracting, Inc., 2023 NY Slip Op 50952(U) (N.Y. App. Div. 2023), the testimony of a Slip, Trip & Fall Expert Witness was crucial. This case involved a worker who tripped and fell on a rebar mat at a construction site,…
Case Summary Involving a Child Safety Expert Witness
Introduction In the recent case of Crofts v. Issaquah School District, No. 19-35473 (9th Cir. 2022), the expertise of a Child Safety Expert Witness was crucial. This case involved allegations of negligence in supervising a child with special needs, leading to the child’s injury. Background of the Case The…
Case Summary Involving a Chemicals Expert Witness
Introduction In the recent case of Monsanto Company v. Hardeman, No. 19-16636 (9th Cir. 2023), the testimony of a Chemicals Expert Witness played a pivotal role. This case revolved around claims that Monsanto’s herbicide, Roundup, caused non-Hodgkin lymphoma in the plaintiff, Edwin Hardeman. Background of the Case Edwin Hardeman…
Admiralty & Maritime Expert Witness Case Summary
Introduction In the recent case of Kenai Ironclad Corp. v. CP Marine Services, LLC, No. 22-30311 (5th Cir. 2023), the testimony of an Admiralty & Maritime Expert Witness played a pivotal role. This case involved a breach of contract related to the repair and conversion of an offshore supply vessel.…
Case Summary Involving a Black Box/Data Recorder Expert Witness
Introduction In the recent case of Johnson v. FedEx Freight, Inc., No. 21-1456 (E.D. Mo. 2023), the testimony of a Black Box/Data Recorder Expert Witness was pivotal. This case involved a severe vehicular accident where the plaintiff, Johnson, claimed that the truck driver employed by FedEx Freight was negligent…