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Veterinary Expert Witness Allowed and Animals Expert Witness Allowed in Part

Plaintiffs sued defendant for violation of the Endangered Species Act and hired two experts to assist in their case.  The court allowed the veterinary expert witness in full and partially allowed the animals expert witness. Facts:  This case (Graham et al v. San Antonio Zoological Society – Western District of Texas – United…

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Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness Testimony Excluded

Plaintiff sued his former employer under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Florida Civil Rights act of 1992.  The defendant hired a mechanical engineer expert witness to provide testimony.  The Plaintiff filed a motion to exclude and the court granted the motion. Facts:  This case (Eveler v. Ford…

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Plumbing & HVAC Expert Witness Testimony Not Allowed

Plaintiff sued defendant after she allegedly slipped and fell on a puddle of water.  The plaintiff hired a Plumbing & HVAC Expert Witness.  The defendant filed a motion to exclude this expert testimony and the court agreed.  The testimony was not allowed. Facts:  This case (Walker et al v. Target Corporation…

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Radiology and Other Expert Witnesses Affirmed By Criminal Court of Appeals

The appellant asked the current court to opine that the circuit court erred when it allowed five physicians to provide expert testimony.  The criminal court of appeals affirmed the circuit court convictions. Facts:  This case (Eric Payne v. State of Alabama – Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals – February 10th, 2017)…

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Oncology and Pathology Expert Witness Testimony Allowed, Says Ninth Circuit

A district court excluded the testimony of an oncology and pathology expert witness and granted summary judgment in favor of the defendant.  The plaintiff appealed and the circuit court reversed the district court opinion. Facts:  This case (Wendell v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC – United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth…

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Securities Expert Witness Allowed in FINRA Dispute

Plaintiff filed a declaratory judgment with the court related to a securities dispute.  The defendant hire a securities expert to assist in their side of the case.  The plaintiff filed a motion to exclude the expert’s testimony.  The court denied the motion. Facts:  This case (UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. v. BOUNTY…

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Motions to Exclude Numerous Experts in Products Liability Case Are Denied

Plaintiffs sued defendants in an action involving an alleged defective car seat.  Both parties hired expert witness and both parties filed motions to exclude.  The court denied all of these motions. Facts:  This case (Ribeiro et al v. Baby Trend, Inc – United States District Court – District of Nebraska…

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