Category: Materials Science Expert Witness
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Ninja’s Silent Danger: Court Admits Expert’s Warning Claim
Allyson Bolden sued SharkNinja after sustaining injuries while using their Intellisense Kitchen System food processor. Bolden claimed a design defect led to the lid jamming, resulting in her injury when trying to remove it. Defendant SharkNinja challenged the admissibility of Plaintiff’s expert, Dr. Wade Lanning‘s, testimony, arguing his qualifications, reliability, and relevance were lacking. Lanning,…
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Appliances Expert Witness’ Testimony Fails to Establish the Manufacturing Defect Claim
Roger and Reuki Schutt (the “Schutts”) are the owners of a house located at Canton, Massachusetts. On April 24, 2019, the house sustained water damage resulting in the payment of insurance benefits by Safety to the Schutts. The water damage was determined to have originated from a leak in a water filter system manufactured and sold…
