Expert Witness BlogIn 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.
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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.
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.
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.
Mechanical Engineering Testimony in Tire Case Reserved
Plaintiff commenced a lawsuit against defendant after a motor vehicle accident. Plaintiff hired a mechanical engineer to provide expert witness testimony.
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.
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.
Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness Testimony Partially Allowed
Plaintiff sued defendant for not providing adequate warning on their knee implant. Plaintiff hired an orthopedic surgery expert to provide testimony and the defendant filed a motion to exclude.
Internal Medicine and Fire Expert Witness Testimony Allowed
The son of a man who died while camping filed suit against several companies that manufactured and sold certain devices. The Defendant hired two expert witnesses to prove their case. The Plaintiff filed motions to exclude these experts.
Psychology and Psychiatry Expert Witness Testimony Challenged
Plaintiff filed an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) claim against his former employer. Plaintiff and defendant both hired expert witnesses and both filed motions to exclude. The court denied the motion to exclude the plaintiff’s expert and granted in part (taking other parts of the motion under advisement) the motion to exclude the defendant’s expert.