Author: Expert Witness Profiler
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Law Enforcement Expert Was Allowed to Opine on Ride-Along Policies
Zailey Hess sued former Hammond police officer Jamie Garcia, alleging that he sexually assaulted and harassed her during a ride-along for her criminal justice class in violation of the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection and Due Process Clauses. Garcia filed a motion to exclude the testimony of Hess’ expert witness, Dan Kender. Law Enforcement Expert Witness…
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Psychology Expert’s CPTSD Opinions Admitted
Danesh Noshirvan, an online entertainer and journalist, filed a civil action against Jennifer Couture alleging conspiracy and agency liability, as well as claims for defamation, tortious interference, misappropriation of likeness, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Noshirvan alleged that Couture, Dr. Ralph Garramone, M.D. and OMG Realty, LLC , along with the other named Co-Defendants,…
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Intellectual Property Expert’s Opinion on Misappropriation Excluded
In 2018, Rock Fuel Media pitched its concept for a sports-gaming platform called “VSports Live” to Resorts World Las Vegas LLC during the development stage of Resorts World’s casino and resort on the Las Vegas Strip. Resorts World did not end up contracting with Rock Fuel, and Rock Fuel never built the VSports Live platform.…
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Automotive Industry Expert’s Testimony on Pricing Practices Excluded
The Plaintiffs in this putative national class action are insureds who filed “total loss” claims for the actual cash value (“ACV”) of their totaled vehicles under their automobile insurance policies sold by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company or State Farm Fire and Casualty Company (collectively, “Defendants” or “State Farm”). Plaintiffs challenged State Farm’s application…
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Consumer Credit Expert Allowed to Opine on Mixed Files
This case involves alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Plaintiff Ronald Alexander Garcia Delgado claimed that Defendant Experian Information Solutions failed to use reasonable procedures when preparing consumer reports—mixing Plaintiff’s information with his son’s. Plaintiff hired an expert, Douglas Hollon, to help prove his case. Defendant Experian Information Solution, Inc. filed a motion…
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Appraisal Expert’s Testimony on Deceptiveness Excluded
The Plaintiffs in this putative national class action are insureds who filed “total loss” claims for the actual cash value (“ACV”) of their totaled vehicles under their automobile insurance policies sold by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company or State Farm Fire and Casualty Company (collectively, “Defendants” or “State Farm”). Plaintiffs challenged State Farm’s application…
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Psychology Expert Allowed to Opine on EMDR Therapy
Oriental Trading Company, Inc. (“OTC”) is a retailer of novelties and gifts. Plaintiff Keith Kirksey is an African American male who began his employment with OTC on or about June 1, 2017. According to Kirksey, during his employment, he experienced a series of racially targeted incidents including the placing of a noose in his workspace…
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Polymers Expert Allowed to Opine on PFOS Sources
This case arises out of the contamination of surface waters and drinking water in Chattooga County, Georgia, with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as “PFAS.” In essence, Plaintiff Earl Parris, Jr., alleged that the Defendants have contaminated his water with PFAS. Parris is a resident of Summerville, Georgia, who receives running, potable water to his…
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Economics Expert Partly Allowed to Opine on Corrective Advertising Damages
This is a trademark infringement and unfair competition action arising from the parties’ respective uses of the word “IMPOSSIBLE.” Impossible Foods is the widely known creator of the Impossible Burger and other plant-based meat products. Defendants/Counter-Plaintiffs Joel Runyon and Impossible X LLC (collectively, “Impossible LLC”) are an individual and his corporate entity who, over the…
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Corrections Expert Was Allowed to Opine on Lack of Protective Custody
This case arises from Pierce County’s failure to protect Nathaniel Woods from an assault by another inmate at the Pierce County Jail. The jail acknowledged that “individuals who commit sex offenses against children get assaulted in jail.” The Plaintiff asserted that Pierce County was negligent because it failed to place Woods in protective custody, even…
