In the case, the plaintiff seeks a declaratory judgment against defendant regarding language in a lease agreement. Both parties hired real estate valuation expert witnesses and both filed motions to exclude. The court denied these motions. Facts: This case (Buchanan Energy (N), LLC v. Lake Bluff Holdings, LLC – United…
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Three Expert Witnesses Allowed in Tree Stand Ladder Case
Plaintiff fell off a tree stand ladder manufactured by the defendant. Plaintiff sued and hired an expert witness to help prove his case. The defendant hired two experts as well. Both parties filed motions to exclude. The court denied these motions. Facts: This case (Jordan Queen v. W.I.C., Inc. d/b/a…
Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness Allowed in Motor Vehicle Litigation
Plaintiff sued defendants after a motor vehicle collision alleging negligent driving and negligent supervision and training of defendant’s employer. Plaintiff hired a mechanical engineering expert witness to assist in the collision reconstruction. Defendant filed a motion to exclude, which was denied. Facts: This case (Yolanda Dennis v. Ernest Collins, II, et…
Marketing Expert Witness Testimony Not Allowed in Trademark Infringement Case
Plaintiff filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against defendant. The plaintiff hired a marketing expert witness to perform a survey on likelihood of confusion. The testimony was challenged by the defendant via a Daubert motion. The court granted this motion. Facts: This case (Valador, Inc v. HTC Corporation, et al.- United States…
Radiology Expert Witness Testimony Confirms No Child Abuse
In the Matter of Isaac C. (Isom C.), it was alleged that a child under eighteen years of age was was abused. The New York County Family Court found that during pertinent time period respondents lived together in the home of the paternal grandparents. On December 23, 2015, the parents brought Isaac to…
Finance Expert Witness Allowed in Securities Case.
Plaintiffs filed a class action lawsuit against defendant arguing that they wrongly inflated their stock and concealed the truth about the condition of the company. The plaintiffs hired a finance expert witness and the defendant’s filed a motion to exclude. The court denied the motion. Facts: This case (Willis v.…
Law Enforcement Expert Witness Testimony Allowed in Part
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…
Chemistry Expert Witness Testimony Not Allowed, Says North Carolina Appeals Court
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…
Marketing Expert Witness Testimony Allowed
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…
Geotechnical Engineering Expert Witness Allowed in Sinkhole Case
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…