Tag: Assumptions
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Testimony of Plant Genetics Expert Witness Based on his own Academic Research Admitted
A district judge in Arizona decided against excluding the testimony of a plant geneticist considering his specialized technical expertise in wheat genetics and breeding. Plaintiff, Calyxt Inc. is an agricultural company specializing in gene-editing technology for crops like wheat and soybeans. In October 2019, Calyxt planted a genetically engineered high fiber wheat (“HFW”) product in two…
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Testimony of Audio Engineering Expert Witness Admitted Despite Being Based on Assumptions
This case arises out of the shooting of Plaintiff Jake L. Sheeler (“Plaintiff”) on September 25, 2020 by officers of the Pocatello Police Department. Plaintiff Jake Sheeler was on the run from the police at the time that he was shot. He stole a Taurus Judge (a .45 caliber handgun) from a resident of Pocatello,…
