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Forensic Engineers’ Expert Testimony on Alleged Hair Dryer Failure Allowed.
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.
Slip, Trip & Fall Expert Witness Testimony Affirmed By Ninth Circuit
Appeals court affirms opinion of the district court excluding the expert opinion hired by plaintiffs. Continue reading
Maritime Expert Witness Testimony Partially Allowed
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
Sixth Circuit Affirms Gang Expert Witness Testimony
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.
Expert Witnesses Allowed in Liver Cancer Medical Malpractice Action
The defendant’s challenge of two expert witnesses were denied. Judge finds testimony of witnesses are qualified, relevant, and reliable.
Wisconsin Appeals Court Reverses Exclusion of Experts’ Testimony in Medical Malpractice Action
Circuit court excluded witness testimony of four experts related to injuries caused to a baby during birth. Court of Appeals reversed the opinion and remanded for further proceedings.
Georgia Supreme Court Reverses Lower Court’s Opinion Admitting Pathology Expert Witness Testimony
Court reverses lower court opinion (affirmed by the Court of Appeals) allowing the causation expert witness testimony of Dr. Jerrold Abraham. Spaca argued that expert’s cumulative exposure theory dis not fit the legal standard of causation. The Supreme Court agreed.
Pathologist Expert Witness Testimony Partially Allowed
Plaintiff hired pathology expert witness to opine on pain and suffering in a products liability case. Defendant filed a motion to exclude the testimony. The court granted in the motion in part and denied the motion in part.
Biomedical Engineering Expert Witness Testimony Not Allowed
Plaintiff sued Defendant related to unfair and deceptive business practices related to exercise equipment. The defendant filed a motion to exclude the testimony of the plaintiff’s biomedical engineering expert witness. The court granted the motion.