Summary: Automobile Mechanical & Body Repair Expert Witness testimony not excluded even though the defendant argued that the plaintiff’s engine had a different engine than the one tested by the expert. Facts: This case (Loy et al v. BMW of North America, LLC et al – United States District Court…
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Fire Expert Witness Testimony Allowed in Part in Smoke Case
Summary: Defendant hired a Fire Expert Witness to provide testimony in smoke inhalation case. Facts: This case (Dillon v. Maxus Properties Inc et al – United States District Court – Eastern District of Arkansas – April 9th 2019) involves the death of Jannell Dillon. Dillon died from smoke and soot…
Insurance Adjuster Expert Witness Testimony Allowed in Property Insurance Claim Dispute
Summary: Insurance Adjuster Expert Witness allowed to testify as the defense’s argument that the expert witness was not qualified to opine on damages was denied by the court. Facts: This case (Endurance Capital, LLC v. Seneca Ins. Co. – United States District Court – Southern District of Indiana – October…
Environmental Engineering Expert Witness Testimony Allowed in Environmental Contamination Case
Summary: Defendants have hired an Environmental Engineering Expert Witness to provide testimony in environmental contamination case. Facts: This case (Cooper et al v. Meritor, Inc. et al – United States District Court – Northern District of Mississippi – February 11th, 2019) involves damages to homes allegedly caused the operation of…
Oncology Expert Witness Testimony Not Allowed in Case Involving Federal Employers Liability Act Claim
Summary: Plaintiff hired an Oncology Expert Witness to provide testimony related to a toxic tort claim Facts: This case (York v. BNSF Railway Company – United States District Court – District of Colorado – February 21st, 2019) involves a toxic tort claim alleging negligence liability under the Federal Employers’ Liability…
Fingerprints Expert Witness Allowed in Bank Fraud Criminal Case
Summary: Fingerprints Expert Witness testimony is allowed as the court ruled that the expert reliably applied the fingerprinting methods. Facts: This case (United States of America v. Lester Aceituno – United States District Court – District of New Hampshire – October 25, 2023) involves an indictment alleging a conspiracy to…
Pediatrics Expert Witness Testimony Not Allowed in Childbirth Medical Negligence Case
Summary: Pediatrics Expert Witness testimony is not allowed as the expert did not cite any authority that HIW can cause ASD. Facts: This case (Scottoline v. Women First, LLC – Delaware Superior Court – March 1, 2023) involves a medical negligence claim. The plaintiffs assert that their child was deprived…
Correctional Healthcare Expert Witness Testimony Allowed in Incarceration Litigation
Summary: Correctional Healthcare Expert Witness allowed to testify in incarceration litigation as the court ruled that he is qualified to testify based on his education. Facts: This case (Rogers v. Hierholzer et al – United States District Court – Western District of Texas – December 28th, 2018) involves a claim…
Professional Engineering Expert Witness Testimony Allowed in Part in Hail Storm Insurance Dispute
Summary: Professional Engineering Expert Witness testimony allowed in part even though the defendant’s argued that the expert did not have any independent knowledge of when the hail storm occurred. Facts: This case (Arab v. Erie Insurance Exchange Activities Association, Inc. – United States District Court – Middle District of Tennessee…
Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness Not Allowed in Step Stool Litigation
Summary: Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness not allowed to testify in step stool product liability claim even though the judge ruled that he is qualified to provide testimony. Facts: This case (Brosius v. The Home Depot Inc. et al – United States District Court – Middle District of Florida – February…