Category: Human Factors Engineering Expert Witness
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Firearms & Ballistics Expert Witness Testimony Rejected for not being based on Empirical Evidence
In January 2021, Timothy Davis experienced an unexpected discharge of his Sig Sauer P320 XCarry pistol while exiting his vehicle, resulting in a severe leg injury from a 9mm hollow-point bullet. The circumstances surrounding the incident were unclear, with conflicting accounts in Davis’ deposition. He stated that, while sitting in his vehicle, he holstered the…
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Court rejects the testimony of Human Factors Engineering Expert Witness after concluding jury cannot receive appreciable help from her “inconsistent” testimony
The case in question involves a lawsuit filed by the Plaintiff, Clyde Arterburn, against Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. (referred to as Home Depot) for injuries sustained when he tripped and fell in a Home Depot store on September 21, 2020. According to the documents, Arterburn claims that he tripped over a metal basket holder that…
