Category: Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness
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Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness is not Qualified to Opine as to the Copyright Infringement Analysis Itself
In early 2015, Plaintiffs, US Thrillrides, LLC (“USTR”) and Polercoaster, LLC began discussions with Defendant, Intamin Amusement Rides Int. Corp. Est. about partnering to build Polercoasters for Plaintiffs’ customers. The Polercoaster is a unique attraction that provides a complete roller coaster experience on a very small footprint, unlike traditional roller coasters which require several acres of…
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Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness’ Testimony Fits the Pertinent Causation Inquiry
This case arises from injuries Plaintiff Cherie Ferrell sustained on November 15, 2020 when she fell into a City of Atlanta water utility meter box. Ferrell alleged that the improperly secured water meter lid and the lack of “warning of the uneven pavement elevation change” caused her injuries. On the morning of November 15, 2020,…
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Design Defect Theories Employed by Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness Deemed Unreliable
On August 23, 2021, Plaintiff Virginia Huss used a Ninja BL660 blender, designed and manufactured by Defendant SharkNinja Operating LLC, to blend a mixture of chocolate chips that she had microwaved for 60 to 90 seconds. After blending, Huss attempted to twist open the blender lid and the lid shot off the blender cup, causing…
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Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness Allowed to Testify Because She Explained the Forces Involved in Plaintiff’s Fall
F/V Mary Virginia is a vessel owned and operated by Westbank Fishing,LLC. Plaintiff Timothy Milne sustained personal injuries while working as a second engineer aboard the F/V Mary Virginia. Milne alleged that on May 14, 2023, he slipped on a slick substance and fell approximately 14 feet from the gunnel of a purse boat to…
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Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness Barred From Testifying About the Duties Owed by Plumbers and Landlords
In March of 2008, serious burn injuries were sustained by a very young infant in a whirlpool bathtub in a rental property in Frederick, Maryland. One of the infant’s young siblings (who were ages 4 and 2 at the time) turned on the hot water in the tub while her mother briefly exited the room.…
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Aquatics Expert Witness Barred From Opining On the Pool’s Design
Kyle and Annaleah Justice raised claims of negligence and strict liability against Defendants Bestway (USA), Inc. and Rural King under the Missouri Wrongful Death Statute. Plaintiffs’ claims arose from the drowning death of their minor daughter, E.M.J., in an above-ground pool on August 3, 2019. Plaintiffs designated Dianna Sullivan as an expert regard the impact…
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Human Factors Expert Witness’ Opinion About the Alleged Design Deficiencies of the Boppy Newborn Lounger Admitted
The Boppy Newborn Lounger (“BNL”) was on the market for nearly sixteen years, and during that time, Boppy sold over 3.3 million BNLs. Boppy’s warnings and marketing made clear that the BNL was intended to give caregivers a place to lay infants down for supervised awake time only, but never for sleeping. As with any…
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Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness’ Testimony Excluded Because He Lacks Extensive Experience in Metallurgical Science
This is a products liability case involving an articulating (i.e., multi-position) ladder manufactured by Little Giant Ladder Systems, LLC. On November 10, 2021, Jason Adams fell from a Little Giant ladder and suffered injuries. Adams asserted that he was using the ladder in the usual and ordinary manner when the rung on which he stood…
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Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness’ Testimony Could Mislead the Jury as to Defendant’s duties
Plaintiffs Kyle and Annaleah Justice raised claims of negligence and strict liability against Defendants Bestway (USA), Inc. and Rural King under the Missouri Wrongful Death Statute. Plaintiffs’ claims arose from the drowning death of their minor daughter, E.M.J., in an above-ground pool on August 3, 2019. Rural King argued that certain opinions of Plaintiffs’ retained…
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Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness’ Product Identification Opinion Excluded
This case arises from a boating accident at Lake Powell on July 29, 2018. Plaintiff, while aboard a Moomba Mondo ski boat purchased from Rocky Mountain Boat Company (ROMOBOCO), was injured when a carabiner (the Subject Carabiner) suddenly failed and struck her in the head. Plaintiff survived, but she allegedly suffers from permanent disabilities due…
