Category: Vocational Rehabilitation Expert Witness
-
Vocational Rehabilitation Expert Not Allowed to Opine on Post-Injury Limitations
Plaintiff Azzine Kali alleged that while driving for Lyft on February 17, 2023, he was seriously injured in an automobile accident caused by the negligence of Defendant Erasmo Lopez, who at the time was operating his vehicle on behalf of Defendant J Bermudez Trucking, Inc. Plaintiff produced the report of vocational rehabilitation expert John Dieckman,…
-
Vocational Rehabilitation Expert Was Allowed to Opine on Economic Horizons
Natasha Shea was involved in a slip and fall accident at Kalahari Resort in thePennsylvania Pocono Mountains on March 11, 2023. Defendants sought to preclude Plaintiff Natasha Walkowicz Shea from offering any testimony from her economic loss experts John W. Dieckman, MS, CRC, CDMC and Andrew C. Verzilli, MBA. Vocational Rehabilitation Expert Witness John W. Dieckman, MS,…
-
Orthopedic Surgery Expert Allowed to Testify Despite a Temporary Lapse in Board Certification
This case concerns a personal injury. On July 5, 2021, Plaintiff Cline Cockburn was employed by AmSpec Services, LLC as a petrochemical inspector performing work for Marathon Petroleum Company, LP aboard in rem Defendant the M/V San Roberto, a vessel owned and operated by Defendant Buffalo Marine Service, Inc. (“Buffalo Marine”). At the time, the San Roberto was moored at a…
-
Expert Reliably Applied Vocational Counseling Experience to the Facts
In July 2021, the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis required its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The policy allowed religious exemptions. Plaintiff Rodney Maki—one of the Bank’s law enforcement officers—requested one, citing his opposition to vaccines linked to fetal stem cells. The Bank granted Maki a temporary accommodation but revoked it a few months…
-
Psychology Expert’s Testimony on Loss of Consortium Excluded
Heather Blanchard died after undergoing a surgery at Madigan Army Medical Center. Heather’s husband Roy Blanchard was present in the hospital when Heather first finished surgery. Roy asserts his struggle with grief following Heather’s death has impacted his career and earning capacity. At the time of Heather’s death, Roy worked at J.P. Morgan in a private…
-
Vocational Rehabilitation Expert is Qualified to Serve as an Expert on the ADA and Loss of Earnings
It all started when Plaintiff, Maurice Young (“Young”), was employed by Defendant, Jabil, Inc. (“Jabil”) in the role of Machine Operator I (“Operator”). It should be noted that Young suffers from osteoarthritis in his hips which limits his ability to stand, sit, and walk. Young asked for a new accommodation, applying for the Engineering Technician…
-
Epidemiology Expert’s Opinions about the Risk of Breakthrough Infections Excluded
Washington Governor Jay Inslee issued Proclamation 21-14 (“the Proclamation”), which required state employees to be fully vaccinated by October 18, 2021, to continue employment with the state. The Proclamation carved out an exception to the vaccination requirement for employees who were entitled to disability related accommodations or accommodations related to a sincerely held religious belief under…
-
Law And Legal Expert Was Not Allowed to Testify Regarding State Law Ethical Standards
Plaintiff Kuantay Reeder filed a civil rights lawsuit against Jason Williams, the Orleans Parish District Attorney, in his official capacity. Reeder had spent more than 26 years in prison following a wrongful conviction for murder. He claimed the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office (OPDA) violated his right to due process by failing to disclose exculpatory…
-
Tennessee Law & Expert Witnesses: Blazin Wings Case Highlights Damage Limits
Charles Haney, an ATM business owner, suffered injuries after tripping over a mat at a Blazin Wings restaurant in Jackson, Tennessee. He was visiting the restaurant to perform routine maintenance on an ATM, one of several that Haney owned and operated throughout West Tennessee. Haney initiated this tort action against Blazin Wings, seeking damages, including lost…
-
Occupational Medicine Expert Witness’ Testimony As to the Causation of the Subject Incident Admitted
This lawsuit involves an alleged slip and fall in the Petco Store. Plaintiff, Lisa Brune alleged multiple injuries caused by the slip and fall and sought damages for same. Plaintiff complained that Petco failed to adhere to this Court’s Order. Then Plaintiff complained that the testimonies, opinions, and/or reports of David C. Randolph, M.D., Ph.D., and…
