Category: Expert Challenges
-
Materials Science Expert Witness Barred From Opining on the Ladder’s Failure
On October 1, 2021, Tate Parker purchased a Tricam Industries, Inc. Gorilla articulated extension ladder (Model GLMPXA-14) from Home Depot in Opelika, Alabama. On February 14, 2022, Parker was injured while using his Tricam ladder to access a residential roof for an insurance-related inspection. At the time of the accident at issue, his job duties…
-
Psychology Expert Witness’ Testimony Regarding Alleged Coercion Admitted
On September 28, 2016, Terence B. Tekoh (“Plaintiff”) brought a suit against the County of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (“LASD”), LASD Sergeant Dennis Stangeland, LASD Deputy Carlos Vega, and Does 1-10, alleging violations of his civil rights. Dr. Iris Blandon Gitlin (“Dr. Gitlin”) is one of Plaintiff’s designated retained experts and is…
-
Experts’ Opinions Interpreting the PPP Regulations Were Excluded
As the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in early 2020, Congress established the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Several businesses applied for and received PPP loan approval from Prestamos CDFI, LLC (Prestamos). However, due to individual bank-related issues, the loan funds were returned to Prestamos, leaving the businesses without the promised financial assistance. Consequently, these businesses initiated…
-
Economic Damages Expert’s Reliance on Medical Opinions is Appropriate
This case stems from a vehicle collision that happened in July 2022 in Gallup, New Mexico. The Plaintiff, Jimmy Woodall claimed the crash caused severe and disabling injuries, including physical and emotional pain, permanent impairment, and reduced enjoyment of life. He sought compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and long-term care. Woodall retained an expert, Mr. Justin…
-
Engineering Expert Qualified to Opine on Crossbow Malfunction
Scott and Melanie Campbell (“Plaintiffs”) brought this case against Ravin Crossbows, LLC and Velocity Outdoor Inc. (collectively, “Defendants”). This case arises from personal injuries sustained by Plaintiff Scott Campbell (“Scott”), an experienced hunter. On November 9, 2022, Scott was hunting from a ladder stand using a Ravin 10 Crossbow, manufactured by Ravin Crossbows. He attempted…
-
Otolaryngology Expert Testimony Excluded Due to Ruling Out COVID as Cause of Injuries
Carlos Gordoa and Ariani Reyes, along with their minor son, B.G., filed this personal injury action on May 16, 2022. Plaintiffs alleged that, while wearing his Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) (“AirPods Pro”), their minor child B.G. experienced a transient, seconds-long exposure to an Amber Alert that apparently caused profound and permanent hearing loss in…
-
Life Care Planning Expert’s Testimony on Future Medical Care Needs Admitted
A July 2022 vehicle collision in Gallup, New Mexico, triggered a lawsuit claiming severe injuries. Plaintiff Jimmy Woodall claimed that DefendantCurt Moeller made an “unsafe lane change,” forcing his tractor-trailer into a guardrail. Woodall alleged that the crash caused him “severe and disabling injuries.” Woodall sued the Defendants, demanding medical expenses along with damages for…
-
Firearms & Ballistics Expert’s Observations of Glock Firearms is Relevant
Defendant Osman Malik Sesay (the “Defendant”) is charged in a seven-count Third Superseding Indictment. Counts Three and Four alleged that, on April 29, 2021, the Defendant possessed a Glock 26, 9mm semiautomatic pistol (“Exhibit 008”) and approximately 18 rounds of 9mm ammunition in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Counts Six and Seven alleged that,…
-
Orthopedic Surgery Expert’s Opinion on Future Damages Admitted
This case concerns a motor vehicle accident involving the Plaintiffs, Vanessa Rivera and her minor child K.C., and Joseph Giordano, a driver for Defendants Safway Services, LLC and Brand Safway Services, LLC. The Plaintiffs asserted four counts of negligence against the Defendants and sought damages for the physical, emotional, and financial injuries they allegedly suffered…
-
Neurology Expert’s Opinions on Medical Causation Are Not Outside the Scope of His Expertise
This civil rights action stems from the in-custody death of Kimberley Morrissey-Scalia while a pretrial detainee in Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility in Kern County. Plaintiffs filed a motion to preclude Defendants’ expert, Michael E. Gold, M.D., “from: (1) testifying to any opinions on medical causation that are outside the scope of his expertise; and (2) testifying…
