Category: Insurance Coverage Expert Witness
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Insurance Coverage Expert Witness Not Allowed to Opine on the Specific Costs He Identified in his Estimate
In March 2019, Zeqa, the Plaintiff bought a two-story home on 3 acres in Lincoln Park, New Jersey, for $310,000. Before the purchase, an inspection revealed pre-existing water damage, which remained unaddressed after Zeqa took ownership. Hanover, the Defendant insured the property under a homeowner’s policy, covering the dwelling, personal property, and living expenses, with…
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Testimony of Insurance Coverage Expert Witness found to be connected to existing data only by her ipse dixit
The case involved a dispute over insurance coverage concerning damages resulting from a roof leak in a residential property. Great Lakes Insurance SE, the Defendant, denied the Plaintiff’s claim, contending that the leak stemmed from rot, wear and tear, and an accumulation of pine needles—causes not covered under the policy. The crux of the matter…
