Tag: Expert Testimony
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Psychology Expert Allowed to Opine on the Causes and Effects of Sexual Harassment
Raeshon Strickland filed a lawsuit against Associated Foods Stores, Inc., alleging that she was subjected to sexual harassment and a hostile, intimidating, and offensive work environment. Strickland further contended that she experienced retaliation after opposing or reporting the misconduct. Defendant filed a motion to exclude part of the expert report prepared by Plaintiff’s expert, Dr.…
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Expert Testimony on Driver Hiring and Retention Practices Admitted
In July 2019, Plaintiff Amy Kessler was driving her car on Interstate 90 when she was rear-ended by a semitruck owned by Defendant McFarland Truck Lines, Inc. that, at the time, was being operated by Defendant Archie Gross within the scope of his employment with McFarland. As a result of the injuries she sustained in…
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Toxicology Expert’s Testimony on Hair Follicle Testing Admitted
Plaintiff Darius Danzy filed this suit against CSX Transportation Inc. in this action under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (“Title VII”) alleging “unlawful employment practices on the basis of race.” Plaintiff’s claims arise out of a pre-employment drug-screening that Defendant administered to Plaintiff through third party drug testing companies,…
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Consumer Credit Expert’s Opinion on Damages Limited
This matter arises out of Plaintiff Tyler Oatway’s July 2023 ill-fated attempt to purchase a car from used car dealer Definitive Motors. Definitive Motors obtained Oatway’s credit reports from the three major credit reporting agencies (“CRAs”) through Defendant 700 Credit, LLC, which is a reseller of consumer information. According to Oatway, 700 Credit and Experian Information…
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Orthopedic Surgery Expert’s Testimony on Knee Injury Admitted
Plaintiff Maria Marano slipped and fell while at a Sam’s Club store. She subsequently filed a negligence lawsuit against Defendant Sam’s East, Inc., alleging that she sustained a meniscal tear in her knee as a result of the fall. Defendant disputes whether there is a causal connection between the fall and injury. Marano offered Dr.…
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Human Trafficking Expert’s Testimony About Shell Companies Admitted
Jane Doe 3, a victim of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse, sued Darren K. Indyke and Richard D. Kahn in their capacities as the executors of Jeffrey Epstein’s estate for participating in a sex-trafficking venture in violation of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA). Doe’s rebuttal expert, Jane Khodarkovsky, is a former state and federal prosecutor who…
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Survey Research Expert’s Testimony on Economic Harm and Damages Admitted
Linda Sunderland and Benjamin Binder, amongst others, filed this putative class action against Defendant PharmaCare U.S., Inc., asserting consumer protection and breach of warranty claims based on its Sambucol product, a dietary supplement that is alleged to contain a proprietary extract of black elderberry. Defendant filed a motion to exclude Plaintiffs’ experts, Dr. J. Michael…
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Financial Analysis Expert’s Testimony on Employee Compensation Admitted
This case arises from a contract dispute between Plaintiff Alorica Inc. and Defendant Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc. concerning customer service outsourcing for AT&T. Defendant asserted that Plaintiff’s conduct caused damages, including employee time lost to negotiating an amendment, addressing issues from the alleged breach, and repairing Defendant’s AT&T relationship. To quantify these damages, Defendant retained…
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Safety Engineering Expert’s Testimony on the Structural Failure of the Ladder Excluded
Plaintiff Andrew Christensen alleged that he was injured while working at Plaintiff Jessica Lawrence’s home, using an aluminum stepladder, Model W-2112-065, which was manufactured by Defendant Louisville Ladder, Inc. Plaintiff Lawrence had purchased the Ladder from Walmart, Inc. Christensen asserted products liability claims against Louisville Ladder based on the alleged injury. Louisville Ladder filed a…
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Accounting Expert’s Testimony on Business Expenses Admitted
De Tomaso Automobili Holdings N.A. LLC (“De Tomaso”) creates, develops, and sells luxury automobiles. Norman Choi is its current owner. Ryan Berris is its former Chief Executive Officer and Chief Marketing Officer. Berris sued Choi and De Tomaso for, inter alia, breach of contract and wrongful discharge. Berris sued Choi and De Tomaso for, inter alia, breach…
