Author: Expert Witness Profiler
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Expert Witness Disclosure: When Technicalities Don’t Trump Substance
Three former medical residents sued Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) and William Sarchino, alleging negligence regarding the operation of x-ray machines. Subsequently, Plaintiff Shazad Buksh disclosed Dr. Phillip Beron, M.D., as an expert to support claims of inadequate training and lack of protective procedures during x-rays. Defendants sought to exclude Beron’s report and opinions, citing…
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Financial Interest & Expert Testimony: When Conflict Arises
The Plaintiff, a synagogue and broadcasting station, filed an insurance claim with Defendant Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company for damage to their custom slate roof caused by a windstorm. They hired Peter Ridulfo of Claims Pro Public Adjusters to assist with the claim. Ridulfo’s compensation was a contingent fee, tied to the amount recovered in the…
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Testimony on Medication Effects and Interactions Admitted in Mental Health Malpractice Case
Sabelita Hawkins experienced a psychotic episode in 2011, leading to hospitalization and subsequent treatment at the Puget Sound Veterans Hospital. She alleges that despite informing Dr. Daniel Doan that her prescribed medication was ineffective, no changes were made to her treatment. Later, Dr. Carl Jensen diagnosed her with PTSD but also did not modify her care. A…
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Evaluating PTSD Imaging Experts: A Rule 702 Court Decision
In a recent legal dispute, the admissibility of expert testimony regarding medical imaging and its correlation to PTSD research was challenged. Specifically, this case highlights the importance of timeliness and the application of Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence in evaluating expert qualifications and the reliability of their opinions. Initially, the Defendant filed…
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Admitting Foreign Law Experts: Navigating Rule 44.1 in Court
The case centered on a dispute over property ownership in Cuba. The Plaintiff relied on the testimony of Avelino Gonzalez, an expert in Cuban law, to establish their claim. The Defendants, however, challenged the admissibility of Gonzalez’s testimony on multiple grounds. Law And Legal Expert Witness Avelino Gonzalez is an attorney with a Summa Cum…
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Neuropsychology Expert Witness is Qualified to Offer Opinions on Causation
On October 24, 2019, William Harrison Sims (Plaintiff) was driving his 2004 BMW 330Ci (the “Vehicle”) in Florida when another vehicle unexpectedly turned left in front of him, causing a minor accident. As a result of the collision, the Vehicle’s front driver-side airbag was signaled to deploy. However, the airbag inflator unexpectedly ruptured and shot…
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Obstetrics and Gynecology Expert Witness’ Opinions on the Filshie Clip Instructions for Use Admitted
Defendants CooperSurgical, Inc., Femcare, Ltd., and Utah Medical Products, Inc. manufacture and distribute birth control devices called Filshie Clips. Filshie Clips are 3-5 millimeters wide and are laparoscopically placed on the fallopian tubes. Plaintiffs are individuals who had tubal ligation surgery in 2009 and 2010. Plaintiffs Giovanna Bulox and Lorena Ahiri Merlo are sisters. Bulox…
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Accounting Expert Witness’ Opinions About the Unpaid Consulting Fees Excluded
In early 2015, Plaintiffs, US Thrillrides, LLC (“USTR”) and Polercoaster, LLC began discussions with Defendant, Intamin Amusement Rides Int. Corp. Est. about partnering to build Polercoasters for Plaintiffs’ customers. The “Polercoaster” is “a roller coaster that is supported or suspended from a vertical tower instead of moving along a horizontal track.” This case arises from a…
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Obstetrics and Gynecology Expert Witness Allowed to Testify that Factors Other than Migrated Filshie Clips Caused Plaintiffs’ Injuries
Defendants CooperSurgical, Inc., Femcare, Ltd., and Utah Medical Products, Inc. manufacture and distribute birth control devices called Filshie Clips. Filshie Clips are 3-5 millimeters wide and are laparoscopically placed on the fallopian tubes. Plaintiffs are individuals who had tubal ligation surgery in 2009 and 2010. Plaintiffs Giovanna Bulox and Lorena Ahiri Merlo are sisters. Bulox…
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Legal Malpractice Expert Witness Failed to Identify a Measurable Standard of Care
Plaintiff Ansur America Insurance Company (“Ansur”) filed this lawsuit alleging legal malpractice related to a product liability case filed in St. Clair County, Illinois after Defendants, James A. Borland and Quinn, Johnston, Henderson & Pretorous CHTD failed to properly manage the defense of the underlying case, resulting in Ansur being forced to settle for an…
