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Automotive Engineering Expert Witness Testimony Allowed in Part in Automobile Accident Case

Overview: Automotive Engineering Expert Witness testimony allowed in part because the court concluded that Bloch’s testimony that alternative designs of the Silverado would have saved the plaintiff’s life was unreliable. Facts:  This case (Miranda Polk v. General Motors, LLC – United States District Court – Middle District of Florida –…

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ERISA Expert Witness Allowed in Pension Plan Documents Litigation

Overview: ERISA Expert Witness testimony allowed because the court ruled that the expert was qualified because she is a pensions lawyer who has represented plan sponsors, plan administrators, and service providers. Facts:  This case (Zavislak v. Netflix, Inc – United States District Court – Northern District of California – January…

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Weather & Meteorology Expert Witness Testimony Allowed in Part

Summary: A Weather & Meteorology Expert Witness allowed to testify, in part, in fire litigation caused by lightning despite objections from the plaintiffs that his testimony would not assist the trier of fact. Facts:  This case (Philmar Dairy, LLC et al v. Armstrong Farms, et al – United States District…

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Labor Economics Expert Witness Testimony Allowed in Discrimination Litigation

Summary: Labor Economics Expert Witness testimony is allowed because the court ruled that her expert opinions on the calculation of damages will help the jury. Facts:  This case (EEOC v. Jackson National Life Insurance Company, et al – United States District Court – District of Colorado – March 31, 2023),…

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Automotive Engineering Expert Witness Testimony Allowed in Design Defect Car Accident Litigation

Summary – Automotive Engineering Expert Witness testimony allowed even though the defendant argued that the expert witness did not physically test any of the alternate vehicle designs. Facts – This case (Druzba v. Honda Motor Company, Ltd. et al – United States District Court – District of Vermont – May…

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Expert Witness Not Allowed in Six Flags Discrimination Case

Summary:  Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Expert Witness testimony not allowed because the expert provided legal opinions about discrimination, which is not admissible. Facts – This case (Patterson v. Six Flags Theme Parks Inc., et al – United States District Court – Eastern District of California – May 9th, 2024)…

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Admiralty & Maritime Expert Witness Testimony Allowed in Personal Injury Claim On A Cruise Ship

Summary – Admiralty & Maritime Expert Witness allowed even though the defendant argued that the expert is not qualified to offer an opinion on the locking mechanism on a chair on a cruise line simply by having worked on a cruise ship. Facts – This case (Martin-Viana v. ROYAL CARIBBEAN…

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Biomedical Expert Witness Testimony Allowed in Ship Negligence Case

Summary –  Biomedical Expert Witness testimony allowed even though the defense argued that the expert was not qualified to provide an opinion on unsafe conditions even though she is not a marine safety expert. Facts – This case (Tisdale v. Marquette Transportation Company, LLC et al – United States District…

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Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) Expert Witness Testimony Excluded in Pregnancy Litigation

Summary: Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) Expert Witness testimony not allowed even though the expert testified that his opinion on the injuries were based on his own experience and expertise. Facts:  This case (RASCHELLE GOFF V KAREN L NIVER MD – State of Michigan – Court of Appeals – June 18th,…

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