Defendants challenge the expert witness testimony of chemist. The court disagreed, denying the motion. Facts: This case (Hill v. Brass Eagle, Inc. et al – United States District Court – Northern District of Illinois – Eastern Division – August 29th, 2018) involves an eye injury sustained by a teenage boy…
Both parties challenged the expert witness testimonies of 100-year floodplain. 2 out of 3 opinions were excluded by the court Facts: This case (Federal-Mogul Corporation v. Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania – United States District Court – Eastern District of Michigan – Southern Division August 26th, 2016) involves a flood…
Expert witness was challenged on the type of tests used to assess neuropsychological deficits after plaintiffs were exposed to lead paint. Facts: This case (Osman v. Lin – Supreme Court of New Hampshire – August 23rd, 2016) is an appeal from a trial court opinion. The plaintiffs are Somali Bantu…
Two forensic engineers were hired to offer their opinions on the alleged failure of a hair dryer. Both motions to exclude their testimony were denied. Facts: This case (Czuchaj v. Conair Corp – United States District Court – Southern District of California – August 19th, 2016) is a certified class…
Appeals court affirms opinion of the district court excluding the expert opinion hired by plaintiffs. Facts: This case (Alsip v. Wal- Mart Stores E., LP – United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit – August 19th, 2016) is an appeal from a decision in the United States District…
Maritime expert witness testimony opining on causation of a dam allision was challenged by the United States of America. The court denied and allowed parts of the testimony Facts: This case (In re Ingram Barge Co – United States District Court – Northern District of Illinois – Eastern Division –…
Defendants’ challenge the expert witness testimony of psychologist based on reliability and relevancy. The court denied the motion. Facts: – This case (A.H., et al. v. St. Louis County, Missouri, et al. – United States District Court – Eastern District of Missouri – Eastern Division – Augist 15th, 2016) involves…
Defendants’ appealed RICO convictions on numerous grounds, one of which was a challenge to the district court’s decision to allow expert witness testimony of gang expert witnesses. The appeals court confirmed the opinion of the district court. Facts: This case (USA v. Antonio Rios – United States Court of Appeals…
SEC v. Revelation Capital Mgmt., Ltd – United States District Court – Southern District of New York – July 8th, 2016 – This case involves a short sale of securities. The plaintiff (SEC) claims that the defendant (Revelation) violated Rule 105 of Regulation M which prohibits a person from…
The defendant’s challenge of two expert witnesses were denied. Judge finds testimony of witnesses are qualified, relevant, and reliable. Facts: This case (Redmond v. United States of America – United States District Court – Eastern District of Michigan – July 11th, 2016) involves a medical malpractice claim against the defendant…