Tag: Expert Testimony
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Psychology Expert Witness’ Testimony Regarding Alleged Coercion Admitted
On September 28, 2016, Terence B. Tekoh (“Plaintiff”) brought a suit against the County of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (“LASD”), LASD Sergeant Dennis Stangeland, LASD Deputy Carlos Vega, and Does 1-10, alleging violations of his civil rights. Dr. Iris Blandon Gitlin (“Dr. Gitlin”) is one of Plaintiff’s designated retained experts and is…
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Life Care Planning Expert’s Testimony on Future Medical Care Needs Admitted
A July 2022 vehicle collision in Gallup, New Mexico, triggered a lawsuit claiming severe injuries. Plaintiff Jimmy Woodall claimed that DefendantCurt Moeller made an “unsafe lane change,” forcing his tractor-trailer into a guardrail. Woodall alleged that the crash caused him “severe and disabling injuries.” Woodall sued the Defendants, demanding medical expenses along with damages for…
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Orthopedic Surgery Expert’s Opinion on Future Damages Admitted
This case concerns a motor vehicle accident involving the Plaintiffs, Vanessa Rivera and her minor child K.C., and Joseph Giordano, a driver for Defendants Safway Services, LLC and Brand Safway Services, LLC. The Plaintiffs asserted four counts of negligence against the Defendants and sought damages for the physical, emotional, and financial injuries they allegedly suffered…
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Neurology Expert’s Opinions on Medical Causation Are Not Outside the Scope of His Expertise
This civil rights action stems from the in-custody death of Kimberley Morrissey-Scalia while a pretrial detainee in Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility in Kern County. Plaintiffs filed a motion to preclude Defendants’ expert, Michael E. Gold, M.D., “from: (1) testifying to any opinions on medical causation that are outside the scope of his expertise; and (2) testifying…
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Insurance Expert Allowed to Testify Regarding Industry Customs and Practices based on Experience
Plaintiff Jose Verdecia sustained injuries after falling through the ceiling of his home. He claims these injuries and other damages resulted from a misrepresentation by State Farm’s adjuster, Marvin Johnson, who allegedly instructed him to inspect the attic for damage, implying that his claim would be denied otherwise. To support his case, Plaintiff retained Earl…
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Intellectual Property Expert’s Opinion as to a Safer Design for a Splitting Maul Admitted
Plaintiff, Joseph Ferlito purchased a splitting maul (an axe specially designed for splitting wood) from Defendant, Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. in 2017. Several months later, while the Plaintiff was hanging the maul to store it, the head of the tool detached and struck Plaintiff, causing injuries to his nose and left eye. Plaintiff initiated…
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Economics Expert’s Opinions on the Outcome-Based Compensation Structure Excluded
Allstate Insurance Company sells property, casualty, and life insurance in California through independent and exclusive agents. The Plaintiffs, who were exclusive agents for the Defendant from 1990 to 2023 and had signed Exclusive Agency Agreements, have filed a class-action lawsuit. Their claim centers on unreimbursed business expenses they incurred, including costs for rent, internet, licensed…
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Life Care Planning Expert’s Testimony Not Supported by Medical Diagnoses Excluded
On August 05, 2022, Antoinette Marie Plummer (“Plaintiff” or “Plummer”) sued IFH Hospitality Group, LLC d/b/a WoodSprings Suites Atlanta Conyers and Rockdale Hospitality, LLC (“Defendants”) for premises liability. She claimed a kitchen cabinet fell inside her leased hotel room and caused her injuries. The Plaintiff claims negligence against the Defendants, along with other allegations. The lawsuit…
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Psychology Expert Lacks Experience Personally Dealing with Compartment Syndrome
This medical negligence lawsuit stems from injuries Fitzgerald sustained after he allegedly developed compartment syndrome in his right leg while hospitalized at St. Anthony Summit Medical Center (“Summit”) after a snowboarding accident in January 2019. Fitzgerald claimed that the delayed diagnosis and treatment of his compartment syndrome by his healthcare providers, Dr. Xan Courville and…
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Radiology Expert Barred From Providing Testimony Related to Biomechanics
This automotive product liability case arises from a rear-end collision involving a 2020 Honda Odyssey (“subject vehicle”) that resulted in serious injuries to Plaintiff James Assey. On June 16, 2021, Plaintiffs James and Joan Assey were traveling in the subject vehicle on Interstate 26 near Columbia, South Carolina, at approximately 55 miles per hour when…
