Expert witness was called to testify on her counseling sessions with the child. Her testimony did not qualify to meet standards under Rule 702. Facts: This case, (Berenice Vega Ostos v. Jose Alfredo Vega – United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas – Dallas Division – June…
Plaintiff’s expert witness testified on the standard of care in the performance of a cervico-cerebral angiogram. After a challenge, the testimony was said to establish an element of causation. Facts: This case (Jessica Marie Muniz v. United States of America – United States District Court – Northern District of Alabama…
Defendants convicted of mail and wire fraud and money laundering involving a coin sales scheme appealed a decision by lower court. The appeal was denied. Facts: This case (United States of America v. Michael Romano, et al – United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit – July 27th, 2015) involves…
Plaintiff’s expert witness testimony regarding cause of death was challenged by defendant. The motion to exclude was denied. Facts: This case (Estate of Patrick Burns v. Sangamon County Sheriff’s Department et al – United States District Court – Central District of Illinois – July 21st, 2015) involves the apprehension, and…
Plaintiff’s child abuse expert was allowed to provide opinions on child abuse case, except where testimony was speculative or unduly prejudicial. Facts: This case (United States of America v. Dakota Lane Williston – United States District Court – Eastern District of Oklahoma – May 11th, 2015) involves the death of…
Plaintiff’s explosion and fire investigator expert was allowed to opine on the origin of a fire but not about any defects in the combine equipment. Facts: The present case (Scottsdale Insurance Company v Deere & Company (United States District Court – District of Kansas – July 14th, 2015) involves a…
Plaintiff’s expert testimony regarding alternative truck designs was challenged by defendant. The motion to exclude was denied. Facts: This case (Torrez Cruz et al v. Kumho Industrial Co’, Ltd, et al – United States District Court – Northern District of New York – May 11, 2015) concerns the following: On…
Plaintiff’s and defendant’s microbiology experts were challenged on numerous grounds involving a new probiotic supplement. Both motions were denied Facts: This case (United States of America v. Bayer Corporation – United States District Court – District of New Jersey – April 30th, 2015) involves claims made by Bayer regarding its…
Plaintiff’s expert witness testified in this case involving asbestos exposure. The motion to exclude his testimony was denied. Facts:: This case (Sally Gros Vedros v. Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, inc., et al – June 25th, 2015 – United States District Court – E.D. Louisiana) involves secondary exposure to asbestos. The plaintiff’s…
An expert testified on many aspects of a case involving a pedestrian struck by tractor-trailer. His opinions related to human factors were partially allowed. Facts: This case (Raymond K. Jones v. Beelman Truck Company – United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri – June 9th, 2015) involves a motor…