In Another Example of the Importance of Experts, Michael J. Sacopulos, Esq., writes: Earlier this month a Galveston County Texas Judge dismissed a medical malpractice claim against Mainland Center Hospital. The malpractice action had been brought by Jim Howard, III. Howard alleged that the emergency room staff at Mainland Center…
CalCoastNews.com reports that pharmacology expert witness Neemah Yamin-Esfandiary testified that Kaylee Weisenberg, accused of killing California Highway Patrol Officer Bret Oswald in 2010 crash, outside of Paso Robles, CA, was not under the influence of methamphetamine at the time of the accident. Read more: CalCoastNews.com.
Insurance adjusters expert witnesses may testify on insurance claims, insurance agencies, insurance fraud, and associated topics. In Adjusters’ Pet Peeves, Charles Hunter Mcree writes: 1. Cheapskate insurance buyers. Some policyholders make insurance-buying decisions based on “the cheapest quote,” and then feign surprise when they don’t get platinum claim service. Usually…
In Study sheds light on EU outbreak’s E coli family tree, Lisa Schnirring, Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy writes: German researchers who were the first to release the initial genome sequence of the Escherichia coli O104:H4 outbreak strain published their in-depth findings yesterday, which found that it differed…
GlassOnWeb.com reports: The unfinished Harmon tower at CityCenter is virtually unrepairable and could collapse in a “code-level” earthquake, according to a structural engineer hired by MGM Resorts International who examined the 27-story building. Read more: glassonweb.com.
Silicone breast implant expert witnesses may write reports and testify on silicone products, silicone gel-filled implants, and silicone-rubber materials. HoustonPressBlogs reports that Houston-based pharmaceutical injury lawyer Ed Blizzard was a chief negotiator in a 1990s case against Dow Corning and helped to win a $3.2 billion settlement in the silicone…
Insect expert witnesses may write reports and opine on mosquitoes, flies, termites, and more. The defense team in Casey Anthony’s murder trial brought in an independent expert witness on insects, giving testimony that appeared to bolster some of the case for the Orlando woman’s attorneys. Read more: bbn.frn.com.
Trucking expert witnesses may write reports and testify on federal motor carrier safety regulations, the truck manufacturing industry, qualifications of truck drivers, and related topics. Transport Topics offers trucking and freight transportation news and this week reports: American Trucking Associations President and CEO Bill Graves issued the following statement after…
PricewaterhouseCoopers has just released its Daubert Challenges to Financial Experts:An 11-year study of trends and outcomes, which surveys federal cases since the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1999 Kumho Tire decision expanded Daubert’s reach to financial experts. Highlights of this year’s report include: * This past year (2010) saw the most challenges…
The Supreme Court failed to uphold a California law banning the sale of violent video games to children on June 27, citing the First Amendment right to free speech. Professor Craig Anderson, distinguished professor of psychology and director of ISU’s Center for the Study of Violence, has contributed extensively to…