The plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against defendant detective for a violation of their Fourth Amendment rights. The defendant hired a law enforcement expert witness. The plaintiffs filed a motion to exclude this testimony. Facts: This case (Ricky Shew and Frances Shew v. William Horvath – United States District Court – Middle…
Defendant appealed her conviction of habitual impaired driving, arguing that the lower court erred when it allowed the state’s expert opinion on retrograde extrapolation. The court concluded that the lower court did err, but this did not prejudice the outcome of the case. Facts: This case (State of North Carolina…
In this dispute over trademarks, both parties called marketing expert witnesses to assist in their case. Both parties filed motions to exclude. The court denied the motions. Facts: This case (Lifeguard Licensing Corp. et al v. Kozak et al – United States District Court – Southern District of New York…
Plaintiff filed sued against insurance company defendant for breach of contract. Plaintiff hired an engineering expert witness. Defendant filed a motion to exclude this expert testimony. The court denied the motion. Facts: This case (Goetz D. Vehse v. Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company – United States District Court – Middle…
The estate of the decedent filed a lawsuit against a rehabilitation center for administrative and corporate medical malpractice. Plaintiffs and defendants both called expert witnesses. Facts: This case (Pinnix v. SSC Silver Stream Operating Co. – United States District Court – Eastern District of North Carolina – March 1st, 2017) involves…
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…
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 –…
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…
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…
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…