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Education & Schools Expert Witness’ Testimony Excluded Because of its Untimeliness and Insufficiency
In October 2023, Plaintiff Leslie Baldwin sued Kalispell School District #5 and Glacier High School (collectively “the District”) on behalf of her minor son, K.B., alleging that K.B. was sexually assaulted in February 2022 on a bus returning from a school-sanctioned wrestling event. The District sought to exclude the testimony of Baldwin’s retained expert, Thom…
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Biomechanics Expert Witness is Qualified to Opine on What Caused Plaintiff’s Injury
This matter involves an incident that occurred on May 29, 2020. At the time, the Plaintiff, David Zuniga, was present during the George Floyd protests in Grand Park, Downtown Los Angeles. Plaintiff and his experts contended that Defendant Officer Aaron Green struck him with a nonlethal projectile to his head. Officer Green, along with the…
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Consumer Product Safety Expert Witness’ Testimony About the Availability of Pop-up Warning Technology Excluded
On June 20, 2015 at approximately 1:00 am, Thomas Power was using the Elitebook while at a 24-hour gym with the computer balanced directly on his lap. After using the computer for approximately 20-60 minutes, the laptop exploded into flame, burning Power’s legs. He sustained serious injuries, including burns requiring a skin graft, hydrotherapy, catheterization, and intravenous…
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Gastroenterology Expert Witness’ Testimony Is Not Supported By An Explanation Of the Principles and Methods
Plaintiffs, Kathian Marie López-Concepción and Lenymar López-Concepción sought to recover damages for the alleged wrongful death of their late father, Angel I. López-Diaz in this medical malpractice action. Plaintiffs alleged in their complaint that the medical treatment and care provided by CMC, Dr. Benny Nieves Matias, Dr. Iolani Garcia Rosario, and Dr. Cristina I. Ortiz…
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From Setback to Comeback: An Expert’s Playbook for Post-Trial Success
The jury has spoken. The gavel falls. Your side loses. Now what? Expert witnesses, it’s time to master the art of the professional bounce-back. Trial testimony is intense and demanding for expert witnesses. If you can’t handle that reality, another line of work will suit you better. When a verdict doesn’t favor the side that…
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Court refuses to affirm the Board’s Decision because of its Contradictory Extraschedular VA Disability Determinations
Memorial Day, in the United States, celebrated on the last Monday of May honours those who have died in the nation’s wars. It originated during the American Civil War when citizens placed flowers on the graves of those who had been killed in battle. Let us revisit Ray V. Wilkie (2019) on this occasion where the U.S. Court of…
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Expert Testimony Concerning the Open Service of Homosexuals Held to be Relevant
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America. It is observed on the last Monday of May. New York was the first state to officially recognize the holiday in 1873. It was recognized by all northern states by 1890.…
