Psychopharmacology expert witness Dr. Robert Julien testified in the Marion County Circuit Court (OR) case of Sophia Downing who was found guilty of all charges in a fatal 2010 crash. The jury found her guilty of two counts of first-degree manslaughter and one count each of second-degree assault, driving under…
Health care fraud expert witnesses may write reports and opine on insurance coverage, insurance companies, and associated matters. In the news this week, Peter Enzinger, the former head of a medical supply company, was sentenced in Portland, ME, to 2 1/2 years in prison for health care fraud. Enzinger and…
Patents expert witnesses are qualified to testify on software patents, invention patents, and international patents, as well as related issues. Nicholas Carlson, deputy editor at Business Insider, writes that the U.S. International Trade Commission judges are expected to release findings in Motorola Mobility patent infringement cases against Microsoft Corp. this…
Insurance fraud expert witnesses may consult and testify on insurance claims, the insurance industry, insurance class actions, and associated topics. In the news this week, 16 people in Miami were charged with insurance fraud and grand theft for filing fraudulent personal injury protection insurance claims.
In Security for Bars, Taverns and Nightclubs, bars and taverns security expert witness Ralph Witherspoon, CPP, CSC, writes on Club Operation: Management decides which type customers it will attract based on the club’s location, the atmosphere and music format it provides, plus its advertising. Promotions of “two-for-one” drinks, $ .75…
Forensic pathology expert witness Larry Blum testified at a Jefferson City, MO, hearing for Ryan Ferguson who was convicted in the 2001 death of Kent Heitholt. Blum is disputing the cause of injuries that was described in the trial and whether Heitholt was killed during a robbery.
Medical expert witness Dr. Marc Whaley testified in a Boston court hearing regarding the electric shock treatment of Andre McCollins in 2002. After 32 electric shocks, the 18 year old autistic boy was then left in a three day coma at the Canton, Massachusetts Judge Rotenberg Center. McCollins was permanently…
Biomechanics expert witness James Kent defines Forensic Kinesiology Forensic Kinesiology is the application of human movement science either prior to or within the process of civil or criminal litigation. By applying the principles of normal and pathologic human performance analysis, which includes biomechanics, anatomy, physiology, pathology and clinical medicine, issues…
In Product Experience or Expert Experience?, patents expert witness James G. Rice writes: Because patent litigation is one of the more complex areas of litigation, the expert witness is susceptible to making a critical mistake, for example, during a deposition. From my own experience, it appears that patent litigation is…
Workers’ compensation plans expert witnesses may testify on insurance policies, compensation claims, compensation benefits, and affiliated issues. In the news this week, the Massachusetts state Senate is evaluating legislation that would increase the penalty for business owners who do not have workers’ compensation insurance. Sponsored by Senator Katherine Clark, S519…