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Criminology Expert Witness Testimony Allowed in Wrongful Death Action

Summary: Criminology Expert Witness testimony allowed by the court as other courts have allowed the expert to provide testimony on his area of topic. Facts:  This case (Surface et al v. Conklin et al – United States District Court – Southern District of Ohio – November 30th, 2018) involves a…

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Pharmacology Expert Witness Testimony Allowed in Wrongful Distribution of Medicine Claim

Summary: Pharmacology Expert Witness allowed in case claiming wrongful distribution of medication even though his report was produced from the facts in the case. Facts:  This case (Mason v. CVS Health – United States District Court – Southern District of Ohio – May 3rd, 2019) involves a products liability and…

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Personal Property Valuation Expert Witness Testimony Allowed In Property Damage Litigation

Summary: Defendant hired a Personal Property Valuation Expert Witness to provide testimony in relation to damage caused by Hurricane Harvey despite the plaintiff’s claim that the expert did not keep his notes. Facts:  This case (Mt Hawley Insurance Company v. TFP Properties III LLC – United States District Court –…

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Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness Testimony Allowed in Crash Lawsuit

Summary: Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness testimony not excluded in off-road crash and rollover case as the court opined that his testimony was based on a flawed methodology. Facts:  This case (Thompson et al v. Polaris Industries Incorporated et al – United States District Court – District of Arizona – May…

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Railroad Expert Witness Testimony Allowed in Part in Case Involving an Injury on the Job

8Summary: Railroad Expert Witness testimony allowed in part related to a personal injury incurred on a railroad car despite the opinion by the court that his testimony would not assist the trier of fact.19 Facts:  This case (Grantham v. CSX Transportation, Inc. – United States District Court – Southern District…

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Correctional Healthcare Expert Witness Testimony Allowed in Medical Care Litigation

Summary: Correctional Healthcare Expert Witness testimony allowed in case involving a stroke in a detention center even though the defendants argued that his testimony was irrelevant and prejudicial. Facts:  This case (Kindoll v. Southern Health Partners, Inc. et al – United States District Court – Eastern District of Kentucky – March…

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Pathology Expert Witness Testimony Allowed in Part in Civil Rights Case

Summary: Pathology Expert Witness allowed in part despite not having police procedures experience. Facts:  This case (Mighty v. Miami-Dade County et al – United States District Court – Southern District of Florida – April 30th, 2019) involves a claim under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and Florida state law and stems…

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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Expert Witness Testimony Allowed in Car Accident Litigation

Summary: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Expert Witness testimony allowed despite the plaintiff’s contention that an expert witness should examine the damages at issue. Facts:  This case (Mathis v. Garrison Property And Casualty Insurance Company et al – United States District Court – Eastern District of Louisiana – June 28th, 2019)…

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Radiology Expert Witness Testimony Allowed in Part in Medical Malpractice Litigation Involving Filter

Summary:  Radiology Expert Witness testimony is allowed in part and excluded in part as the court determined that the expert was qualified to offer an opinion on the plaintiff’s back pain, but not his anxiety and depression. Facts:  This case (Leus v. C.R. Bard, Inc. et al – United States…

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Accident Reconstruction Expert Witness Allowed in Tractor Trailer Crash Case

Accident Reconstruction Expert Witness was allowed to provide testimony despite defendant’s argument that he did not extract the data himself. Facts:  This case (Byrd v. P&S Transportation, Inc. et al – United States District Court – Middle District of Louisiana – October 1st, 2018) involves a motor vehicle accident involving…

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