Tag: Expert Testimony
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Mechanical Engineering Expert’s Testimony on Liability Admitted
In June 2019, Plaintiff Anthony Rivieccio severed two fingers on his left hand while using a 10-inch Ryobi table saw, model number BTS10S (“Saw”). Rivieccio introduced the liability expert report of Arthur G. Coons, P.E. Coons claimed that the Saw’s blade height adjustment mechanism was defective. According to Coons, the mechanism was defective because “the…
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Psychiatric Expert Was Allowed to Opine on Occupational Experiences
Mamnoon Khan (“Khan” or “Plaintiff”) brought this action against Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. (“Sedgwick”), Kim Hottel (“Hottel”), and Colleen Van Tuyl (“Van Tuyl”) (together, “Defendants”), alleging workplace maltreatment and racial discrimination. Dr. Joshua Kriegel is a board-certified psychiatrist that has been treating Plaintiff since August of 2023. Defendants Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. (“Sedgwick”),…
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Transportation Engineering Expert’s Testimony on Accident Reconstruction Admitted
This case arises out of injuries sustained by Brandon Jensen on his bicycle when he collided with a semi-truck who made a left turn through his lane of travel. The semi-truck was driven by Defendant Michael Beale. Beale was working for Crete Carrier at the time of the accident. To begin with, Defendants Michael Beale…
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Prison Expert Was Not Allowed to Opine on Proper Staff Procedure
Defendant Bryant Wilson (hereinafter “Defendant”) was charged with voluntary manslaughter and possession of contraband in prison, following a prison fight at USP Canaan that resulted in the stabbing death of Defendant’s victim on November 28, 2021. Defendant did not contest that the fight happened, nor that the death of his victim resulted; rather, he asserted…
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Data Analytics Expert’s Analysis of Inmate Records Deemed Admissible
Plaintiffs Orellana and Hernandez brought this suit against Defendants on behalf of a class of all persons who, from July 18, 2014 through November 15, 2018, were detained by the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office (“SCSO”) pursuant to an ICE immigration detainer request after the SCSO’s detention authority had expired, alleging violations of their rights under…
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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…
