Category: Construction Expert Witness
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Court rejects the testimony of the Construction Expert Witness for not conducting site examination of any kind after a slip and fall accident
Plaintiff Wilfredo Maribona filed a negligence suit against Defendant Wal-Mart Stores East, LP. Maribona summarized his claim, asserting that he slipped due to the painted stop bar in the parking lot being slippery when wet from rain. Despite no accident report being filled out, the incident was recorded by store surveillance. The Plaintiff enlisted Christopher…
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Expert found qualified to opine on the Overall Completeness of the Stage Prop based on his experience in Construction Management and Operations
The case originated from a contract disagreement between Movie Prop Rentals LLC and Miami Prop Rentals LLC, businesses in the movie production sector, and The Kingdom of God Global Church, a not-for-profit religious organization. The Plaintiffs claimed that the Defendants did not fulfill their part of a contract concerning the design and construction of a…
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Court rejects estimates proffered by the Construction Expert Witness citing credibility concerns
This lawsuit originated from the damage Hurricane Laura caused to First United Pentecostal Church of DeRidder (FUPC), a church in DeRidder, Louisiana, on August 27, 2020. Throughout the relevant period, the church was insured under a policy issued by Church Mutual Insurance Company (Church Mutual). Following the storm, FUPC engaged in a contract with Plaintiff…
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Court Finds Construction Expert’s Testimony Regarding Causation, Damages, and Industry Standards Helpful Despite Limited Role in Underlying Insurance Claim Evaluation
This case involved an insurance dispute between Plaintiffs Bradford and Christy Boone (The Boones) and Defendant State Farm Fire and Casualty Company. The allegations centered around State Farm’s alleged failure to fulfill contractual obligations, engaging in bad faith practices, and committing constructive fraud in relation to the insurance claim made by the Plaintiffs. In April…
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Florida Court admits construction expert’s testimony assessing negligence claims in personal injury action
Paychex Insurance Agency, Inc. presented Eric Todd Alford as an expert witness in the trial, offering insights into the proper practices for general contractors in procuring proof of workers’ compensation insurance from subcontractors. Alford’s extensive experience in the construction industry, coupled with his certifications, qualifies him to provide opinions on matters ranging from subcontractor verification…
