Tag: Expert Testimony
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Expert Testimony on Economic Effects of Alcohol Regulations Admitted
Maryland resident Douglas J. Furlong, and two out-of-state breweries, Varietal Beer Company (“Varietal”), and Vortex Brewing Company, LLC (“Vortex”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) challenged the constitutionality of Maryland laws that limit out-of-state breweries’ ability to deliver beer directly to consumers in Maryland. Defendants, Anthony Brown, in his official capacity as the Attorney General of the State of…
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Law Enforcement Expert Was Allowed to Opine on the Dynamics of Sex Trafficking
Johnson is charged with three counts relating to sex trafficking or transportation of a minor for purposes of engaging in sexual activity: sex trafficking of a minor, coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity, and interstate transportation of a minor for criminal sexual activity. On October 3, 2025, the government notified…
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Accounting Expert’s Financial Testimony on Mitigation Admitted
Plaintiffs sought to develop affordable housing in Brevard County. The Venue at Heritage Oaks Partners, Ltd. was the contract purchaser of the property. They, along with Atlantic Housing Partners L.L.L.P., intended to develop as “The Venue at Heritage Oaks,” a development comprised of multi-family dwelling units. Canton Construction, LLC was to construct the development, and once…
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Biomechanics Expert Was Allowed to Opine on the Source of Bullet Wounds
This suit involves the unnecessary use of excessive force by police officers against a black man suffering from a mental health crisis. On November 21, 2021, during a mental health crisis, Jabari Asante-Chioke encountered Louisiana State Police (“LSP”) Officer Nicholas Dowdle and East Jefferson Levee District (“EJLD”) Officers Jonathon Downing and Gerard Duplessis (collectively referred…
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Engineering Expert’s Testimony on the Lack of a Clean-Out Tool Excluded
Plaintiff David Vakili alleged that a snow thrower was defective because its design lacked a simple safety feature—a cleanout tool. To help prove his case, Vakili enlisted the support of Jack Krafchick, P.E., who authored an expert report finding the subject snow thrower defective and the cause of Vakili’s injuries. Defendants MTD Products Inc. and…
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Cybersecurity Expert Allowed to Opine on the Functionality of the Software Tools
This case arises from Plaintiff Cox Automotives, Inc’s (“Cox”) allegations that Defendant Super Dispatch Inc. (“Super Dispatch”) has committed false advertising, unfair competition, and other business torts against Cox. Super Dispatch denied the allegations. Cox retained an expert in computer security, Dr. Micheal Bailey (1) to evaluate the cybersecurity measures Cox employed to protect its…
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Financial Analysis Expert Was Not Allowed to Opine on Damages Models
Plaintiffs Nathan Campos and Janet Garvey (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) brought this putative class action alleging damages from being “deceived into making in-game purchases of deceptively marketed in-game items in the mobile application games Big Fish Casino and Jackpot Magic slots (collectively, “the Games”) and lost those purchases to the Games’ unlawful and unfair casino-style games of…
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Mechanical Engineering Expert’s Testimony on Patents Admitted
Plaintiffs Spartan Composites, LLC d/b/a FODS and Spartan Mat, LLC accused Defendant Signature Systems Group, LLC of misappropriating trade secrets after Signature allegedly obtained FODS’ trade secret on how to design, manufacture, market and distribute the FODS trackout mat. Plaintiffs retained Dr. William S. Howard (“Dr. Howard”), a mechanical and electrical engineer and the owner…
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Insurance Expert’s Testimony on Overhead and Profit Calculations Admitted
Plaintiff Nirangtar LLC (d/b/a Red Roof Inn Cave City) (“Red Roof”) alleged that a storm caused damage to its property. At the time of the loss, Red Roof had an insurance policy with Defendant Navigators Specialty Insurance Company (“Navigators”). Because Navigators has not paid Red Roof for its claimed losses, Red Roof filed suit in…
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Legal Expert’s Testimony on Life Insurance Investor Practices Excluded
Stranger originated life insurance (“STOLI”) policies, specifically, “involve speculators collaborating with an individual to obtain a life insurance policy in the name of that individual and then selling some or all of the death benefit payable upon the death of the insured to stranger investors.” On March 3, 2023, Plaintiff Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. (“Ameritas”…
