Plaintiff commenced a lawsuit against defendant after a motor vehicle accident. Plaintiff hired a mechanical engineer to provide expert witness testimony. Facts: This case (Below, Joshua et al v. Yokohama Tire Corporation et al – United States District Court – Western District of Wisconsin – February 2st, 2017) involves a vehicle…
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One Expert Disallowed and Two Experts Allowed in Part in Products Liability Case
Plaintiff sued Defendant for products liability for foam insulation that was installed in the their home. They hired three experts and the defendants filed motions to exclude their testimony. Facts: This case (Monica and Richard Beyer v. Anchor Insulation Co. – United States District Court – District of Connecticut –…
Three Experts Allowed in Negligence Case
Plaintiff sued defendant for negligence when a live electrical wire caused injury to their minor child. The plaintiff hired three expert witnesses, which were challenged by defendant. The court denied the motion to exclude. Facts: This case (Marland et al v. Asplundh Tree Expert – United States District Court…
Correctional Healthcare Expert Witness Testimony Allowed in Part
The estate of man who died while in prison filed suit against the nurses and county. The plaintiffs hired a correctional healthcare expert witness and the defendants filed a motion to exclude the testimony. Facts: This case (Lee v. Jackson Mississippi – United States District Court – Southern District of…
Three Experts Allowed in Case Involving Fire Causation
Plaintiff sued defendant for strict products liability and breach of implied warranties for a fire that broke out in plaintiff’s headquarters. Plaintiff hires three experts to assist in their case and defendant filed motions to exclude these experts. The court denied the motion. Facts: This case (Harris Caprock v. Trippe…
Insurance Customs & Practices Expert Witness Partially Allowed
The plaintiff sued defendant for not providing adequate notification and the opportunity to purchase certain motorist coverage. The plaintiff hired an expert to assist in his case and the defendant challenged this testimony. Facts: This case (O’Sullivan v. Geico Casualty Company – United States District Court – District of Colorado –…
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Overturns Judgment, Excludes Electrical Engineer Expert Witness Testimony
The defendants appeal the opinion of the lower court allowing the expert witness testimony of plaintiff’s electrical engineer. The court reversed the lower court opinion. Facts: This case (Nease v. Ford Motor Company – United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit – February 1st, 2017) is an appeal from a…
Pathology Expert Witness Testimony Allowed in Part; Police Procedures Expert Testimony Allowed in Full.
Plaintiff sued defendant after her son was killed by police officers. Plaintiff hires two expert witnesses to help prove her case. The defendant filed a motion to exclude this expert witness testimony. Facts: This case (Bah v. The City of New York et al – United States District Court –…
Forensic Engineering Expert Witness Allowed in Motor Vehicle Personal Injury Case
In this vehicle accident case, the defendant hired a forensic engineering expert witness and the plaintiff filed a motion to exclude. The court granted the motion. Facts: This case (Will Neal, Jr. v. John Fort – United States District Court – Middle District of Tennessee – January 20th, 2017) is…
Interpreters Expert Witness Expert Testimony Allowed in Part
Plaintiff, on behalf of 2 individuals with hearing impairments, filed an ADA suit against the defendant. The plaintiff hired Heather M. Hughes to provide expert witness testimony and the defendant filed a motion to exclude. The court granted the motion in part and denied the motion in part. Facts: This case…