Category: Insurance Law Expert Witness
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Insurance Law Expert Witness’ Opinions Excluded Despite his Vast Experience
A district judge in Ohio barred an expert in insurance law from testifying because he lacked sufficient expertise in insurance litigation despite his long and distinguished career. This action arises out of a material breach of insurance policies by Defendant Nancy Caraballo, who entered an unreasonable and collusive $36 million settlement with the Estate of…
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Court rejects Life Care Planning Expert Witness’ testimony concerning future medical expenses for surgical treatment and related care in underinsured motorist bad faith action
In an underinsured motorist (“UIM”) bad faith action stemming from a car accident, Todd Cope presented at the emergency room after his vehicle was rear-ended on November 6, 2013, citing complaints of occipital headache, pain behind his right eye, and cervical spine pain. Medical records at that time indicated no acute traumatic injuries to the…