Category: Food Science Expert Witness
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Food Science Expert Allowed to Opine on Meatless Meatballs
This case stems from a dispute over the production (or lack thereof) of meatless meatballs, which Plaintiff Ascot Valley Foods, Ltd. (“Plaintiff,” “Ascot,” or “Ascot Valley”) agreed to manufacture, package, and ship to Defendant ADF Foods (USA), Ltd. (“Defendant” or “ADF”). Ascot Valley brought claims under New York law for breach of contract, promissory estoppel,…
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Food Science Expert’s Testimony on the Condition of Berries Excluded
This case involves a breach of contract claim and a negligence claim regarding Stahlbush’s sale of black raspberries to Bama. Bama principally manufactures food products for the quick service restaurant industry. The dispute was over whether Stahlbush berries used by Bama in pies it produced were contaminated with stones. Plaintiff filed a motion in limine…
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Food Science Expert Witness Barred from Testifying Over Lack of Medical Credentials
This dispute arose from Plaintiff Denise Young’s claim that she suffered from Salmonella Gastroenteritis due to food poisoning after consuming a meal her son purchased for her on June 11, 2022, from a Chipotle restaurant in Newark, New Jersey. Young’s son purchased a Pollo Asado Bowl with Queso Blanco from Chipotle at 6:48 PM on…
