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Psychiatry Expert Witness Diagnosis of Schizophrenia Not Enough to Overcome Murder Verdict

Summary: Defendant is guilty of murder despite Psychiatry Expert Witness diagnosis of his schizophrenic condition. Facts: MATTHEWVAISE V. STATE OF MARYLAND, Case No. 2205, Sept. 2018 involved the death of Stephen Vaise. The victim was found shot dead in his home in Maryland in January 2015. Stephen’s son Matthew Vaise…

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Human Resource Expert Witness Not Qualified to Testify in Discrimination Case

Summary: A Human Resources Expert Witness was not qualified to testify in a race discrimination case because he lacked expertise beyond that of a layperson. Facts: In MIFAB Inc., v. Illinois Human Rights Commission and Clint Towers, First District Appellate Court of Illinois, (2020 IL App (1st) 181098, there was…

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Psychology Expert Witness Testifies Defendant Was Not Able to Understand Miranda Rights

Summary: A Psychology Expert Witness testified that because of defendant’s low IQ, he was not able to understand his Miranda Rights. Facts: In State v. Bobby Willson 20020 IL App (1st) 162430 No. 1-16-2430 Filed March 26, 2020 Fourth Division, 16 year old Bobby Wilson was found guilty of first…

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Wound Care Expert Witness Required to Support Plaintiff’s Claims

Summary: Plaintiff’s failure to name a Wound Care Expert Witness to support his claims lead to the court granting defendants’ motion for summary judgment. Facts: In Jenkins v. Karl HC LLC dba Villa Angela Care Center, 2020-Ohio-1137 (March 26, 2020), Plaintiff William sued the Villa Angela Care Center skilled nursing…

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Firearms & Ballistics Expert Witness Allowed to Testify Despite No Daubert Hearing

Summary: A Daubert Hearing was unnecessary for a Firearms & Ballistics Expert Witness testifying regarding a bullet comparison. Facts: In Walters v. Kentucky (Commonwealth of Kentucky Court of Appeals), the court affirmed a judgment of the circuit court sentencing the defendant to ten years imprisonment for various criminal offenses, including…

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Forensic Psychology Expert Witness’ Testimony is Relevant in Insanity Defense

Summary: A conviction for assault with a deadly weapon with intent to do bodily harm and assault causing serious bodily injury was vacated, and the case was remanded for a new trial.  The court ruled that defendant should have been allowed to have his Forensic Psychology Expert Witness  testify, which…

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Marketing Expert Witness Testimony Allowed

Plaintiff filed suit against the defendant related to a trademark infringement claim.  The plaintiff hired a Marketing Expert Witness to provide testimony.  The defendant filed a motion to exclude this expert from testifying.  The court denied the motion to exclude. Facts:  This case (Firebirds International, LLC v. Firebird Restaurant Group,…

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Forensic Engineering Expert Witness Testimony Allowed.

Plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the defendant related to a slip and fall accident.  The plaintiff hired a Forensic Engineering Expert Witness to provide testimony.  Defendant filed a motion to exclude this expert from testifying.  The court denied the motion to exclude. Facts:  This case (SLAPPY-SUTTON et al v. SPEEDWAY…

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Food Expert Witness Testimony Allowed

Plaintiff filed suit against the defendant related to the detention of food products.  Plaintiff hired a Food Expert Witness to provide testimony.  Defendant filed a motion to exclude this expert witness.  The court denied the motion to exclude. Facts:  This case (F.E.I. Company v. The United States of America –…

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