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Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) Expert Witness Testimony Excluded in Pregnancy Litigation

Summary: Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) Expert Witness testimony not allowed even though the expert testified that his opinion on the injuries were based on his own experience and expertise. Facts:  This case (RASCHELLE GOFF V KAREN L NIVER MD – State of Michigan – Court of Appeals – June 18th,…

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Hotel & Hospitality Expert Witness Testimony Allowed in Family Dispute Litigation

Summary: Hotel & Hospitality Expert Witness deemed allowed to testify as the court opined that the expert opinions have a sufficient basis in the alleged facts of the case even though the expert recreated records provided by the plaintiff’s son. Facts:  This case (Patel v. Patel et al – United…

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Economics Expert Witness Testimony Allowed in Employment Dispute

Summary: Economics Expert Witness allowed to testify in employment lawsuit even though the defendants argued that his testimony was not reliable. Facts:  This case (Ferraro v. Convercent, Inc. et al – United States District Court – District of Colorado – December 12th, 2018) involves an employment dispute.  The plaintiff alleges…

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Pathology Expert Witness Testimony Not Allowed in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Summary: Plaintiff hired a Pathology Expert Witness to provide testimony in case related to a death from acute sepsis. Facts:  This case (Hubble et al v. Macomb, County of et al – United States District Court – Eastern District of Michigan – April 23rd, 2019) involves the death of a…

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Medical Billing Expert Witness Testimony Allowed in Accident Case

Summary: Medical Billing Expert Witness allowed to testify in dispute related to an automobile accident. Facts:  This case (Contreras et al v. Brown et al – United States District Court – District of Arizona – May 10th, 2019) involves a dispute over medical billing.  The plaintiff incurred significant medical bills…

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Police Procedures Expert Witness Testimony Allowed in Hawaii Pepper Spray Case

Summary: Plaintiffs hired a Police Procedures Expert Witness to provide testimony related to an excessive force claim. Facts:  This case (Silva v. City and County of Honolulu – United States District Court – District of Hawaii – May 21st, 2019) involves a claim of use of excessive force.  The plaintiffs…

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Emergency Medicine Expert Witness Testimony Allowed in Prison Negligence Case

Overview: Emergency Medicine Expert Witness testimony allowed as the judge ruled that the expert is qualified to testify even though he has not worked in a correctional setting. Facts: This case (Nelson v. Chelan County et al – United States District Court – Eastern District of Washington – April 19th,…

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Epidemiology Expert Witness Testimony Allowed in Prison COVID Class Action Case

Overview: Epidemiology Expert Witness testimony allowed even though the defendants argued that the expert only relied on a small set of documents to form his opinion. Facts: This case (Maney et al v. Brown et al – United States District Court – District of Oregon – April 19th, 2024) involves…

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Real Estate Damages Expert Witness Testimony Allowed in Home Appraisal Case

Summary: Plaintiff Nell Dysart filed suit against defendant Trustmark claiming that it wrongfully foreclosed on and sold her house. Dysart hired a Real Estate Damages Expert Witness to provide testimony on her behalf. Trustmark filed a motion to exclude this expert witness from testifying.  The court denied the motion to…

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Dogs Expert Witness Testimony Allowed With Regard to Traffic Stop

Summary: Plaintiff filed suit against defendants related to a traffic stop involving a canine.  Plaintiff hired a Dogs Expert Witness to provide testimony.  Defendant filed a motion to exclude this expert’s testimony.  The court denied the motion. Facts: This case (Jackson et al v. City of Bloomington et al –…

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