Overview: Correctional Healthcare Expert Witness allowed to testify in part as the court stated that his expert witness testimony on the life expectancy of the deceased is not reliable. Facts: This case (Paugh et al v. Ashley Valley Medical Center et al – United States District Court – District of Utah…
Summary: Electronic Discovery Expert Witness testimony not excluded even though the defendant argued that testimony on “Null Message Bodies” is not relevant because it is not evidence of user deletion. Facts: This case (Pajak v. Under Armour – United States District Court – Northern District of West Virginia – October…
Summary: Architecture Expert Witness testimony allowed in part even though the plaintiff argued that an opinion on substantial similarity is not needed as the test is whether the designs are similar to an ordinary observer. Facts: This case (Design Basics, LLC v. Forrester Wehrle Homes, Inc. et al – United…
Summary: Spine Surgery Expert Witness allowed even though the plaintiff argued that the expert witness did not have the knowledge or education to testify on velocity of the collision. Facts: This case (Miller v. Secura Supreme Insurance Company – United States District Court – District of Colorado – Jul 6th, 2023)…
Summary: Statistics Expert Witness allowed to provide testimony even though the defendant argued that his opinion should be excluded due to inconsistencies and errors. Facts: This case (Cone et al v. Sanitarios Lamosa S.A. DE C.V. et al – United States District Court – Eastern District of Texas – September…
Summary: Epidemiology Expert Witness allowed to testify in products liability case despite arguments that she changed her testimony. Facts: This case (Barrera, et al. v. Monsanto Company – Superior Court of the State of Delaware – May 31st, 2019) involves a products liability claim. The plaintiffs allege that their cancer…
Summary: Professional Engineering Expert Witness allowed to provide testimony in part even though the defendant argued that the expert’s opinions would not assist the trier of fact. Facts: This case (Leftridge v. Speedway LLC – United States District Court – Northern District of Indiana – October 10th, 2019) involves a…
“Expert Witness Testimony in Medical Malpractice Litigation: Minutiae and Methods – In Credence and Credibility” is a comprehensive article that delves into the crucial role of Medical Expert Witnesses. The authors explore the intricate details and methodologies involved in expert testimony, emphasizing the importance of both substance and credibility in…
The article “Determinant Factors of the Expert Witness Quality of Forensic Accountants in Corruption Crime” examines the factors that influence the quality of Forensic Accountant Expert Witness testimony provided by forensic accountants in corruption cases. The researchers employed survey methods and a causal research approach to gather data from a…
A Florida jury awards $5.6 million for a spinal cord injury sustained during an alcohol-fueled pool party at the Retreat in Gainesville. According to the Complaint, the Defendant, Retreat at Gainesville, LLC, hosted a St. Patrick’s Day event and provided free beer at the Retreat on March 17, 2017. Massey…