The owner of a dog that was shot by a police officer sued for violation of his fourth amendment rights. The plaintiff called upon three witnesses to assist in his case. The challenge was mostly denied.
Attorney’s Expert Witness Testimony on Handling Insurance Claims Not Allowed
Defendants hired an attorney with three decades of handling insurance cases as an expert. Plaintiff’s challenged and the motion was granted.
Expert Testimony of Economics Expert in Bauxite Antitrust Case Allowed
Plaintiff’s hired economics expert to opine on damages. Defendants filed a motion to exclude on reliability factors. The court denied the motion.
Plaintiff Anesthesiologist’s Motion to Provide Expert Testimony on Radiology is Excluded
In a medical malpractice case, the defendant, an anesthesiologist, asked to testify as an expert in radiology. The trial court excluded his testimony and the appeals court upheld the opinion.
Economic Damages Experts’ Testimony Allowed
Two economic experts’ opinions on lost profits in suit against former employee were challenged by defense. The testimony was deemed allowable by the court.
Child Sexual Abuse Expert Testimony Allowed
Defendant in child sexual abuse case filed a motion to exclude the expert based on timeliness, relevance, and reliability. The motion for all three was denied.
North Carolina Appeals Court Confirms Exclusion OF Accounting Expert Witness
Defendant attorney was ordered to be disbarred by the North Carolina Disciplinary Hearing Commission (DHC). He appealed this opinion as well as the exclusion of his expert witness. The appeals court confirmed the opinions of the DHC.
Internal Medicine Expert Witness Testimony Allowed in Malpractice Case
Expert witness in standard of care testimony was excluded by lower court based on qualifications. The court of appeals confirmed this opinion, but overturned lower court opinion in substituting another expert.
Carcinogen Expert Testimony on Vinyl Chloride Excluded in Negligence Case, Says Seventh Circuit
Appeals court affirms opinion of district court that experts’ testimony was not scientifically reliable. However, the court does set precedent on differential diagnoses to support general and specific causation.
Insurance Expert Testimony Partially Allowed in Coverage Dispute
Insurance expert’s testimony in breach of contract and bad faith action were partially allowed (based on industry customs and practice) and partially denied (based on pronouncements of law).