Tag: Expert Testimony
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Economics Expert’s Opinion on Lost Household Services Excluded
The current dispute arises from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on October 26, 2022. While Plaintiff Altagrace Exume was following behind a tractor-trailer driven by Defendant Alexys Figueredo, a spare tire fell from the truck and struck Plaintiff’s vehicle. Plaintiff allegedly suffered injuries as a result of the collision. Plaintiff alleged that Defendant United…
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Accident Reconstruction Expert’s Opinion on Crew’s Inadequate Response Admitted
Plaintiff Sky Jet sought economic damages related to the destruction of the left engine of its 1996 Beech 1900D aircraft. Defendant VSE overhauled an engine part called a fuel control unit (“FCU”). Sky Jet claimed that the fuel control unit malfunctioned during two attempts to start to the aircraft, causing elevated internal engine temperatures, also…
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Anesthesiology Expert Barred from Testifying About Alleged Strip Search
The claims against La-Norma Ramirez and Washington County stem from Plaintiff Danyale Blackmore’s booking and release at the Washington County Jail. Blackmore alleged that her constitutional rights were violated when she was allegedly strip-searched at the Jail. Defendant sought to exclude or limit at trial the testimony of Plaintiff’s expert, Dr. Scott Allen. Anesthesiology Expert…
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Lost Wages Expert’s Commission Calculations Admitted
Jenessa Dubey was employed by Concentric Healthcare Solutions, LLC from August 2016 until her termination on December 2, 2021. She has filed a lawsuit against Concentric and Robert Bales, alleging sex-based discrimination, sexual harassment, and unpaid wages. The case focuses on Dubey’s claims that, over several years, Bales engaged in conduct that created a hostile…
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Human Factors Expert Barred from Testifying on Whether Injury Was Foreseeable
Monserrate Caraballo (“Caraballo” or “Plaintiff”) has sued Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. (“Home Depot” or “Defendant”) under state common law tort for negligence, alleging that Defendant’s negligent display of boxed tile resulted in injuries to Plaintiff’s left eye. Caraballo filed a motion to exclude certain testimony from Home Depot’s expert, Dr. Robert Rauschenberger. Human Factors Expert…
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Family Medicine Expert’s Opinions on Opposing Experts’ Qualifications Excluded
The claims against La-Norma Ramirez and Washington County stem from Plaintiff Danyale Blackmore’s booking and release at the Washington County Jail. Blackmore alleged that her constitutional rights were violated when she was allegedly strip-searched at the Jail. Plaintiff sought to exclude or limit at trial the testimony of Defendant’s expert, Dr. Kennon Tubbs. Family Medicine…
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Corrections Expert Barred from Testifying on Nurse’s Medical Decisions
Johnathan Maskiell and John Daulton were placed together in a small “isolation” cell. Maskiell stomped and beat sixty-one-year-old Daulton into a coma. Daulton died from his injuries on May 21, 2023. Maskiell has since pled guilty to Daulton’s murder. The Plaintiff, Tonya Jones as Administratrix of John Daulton’s estate, filed suit against the Kenton County…
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Social Work Expert’s Testimony on PTSD Symptoms in Adult Women Admitted
The claims against La-Norma Ramirez and Washington County stem from Plaintiff Danyale Blackmore’s booking and release at the Washington County Jail. Blackmore alleged that her constitutional rights were violated when she was allegedly strip-searched at the Jail. Plaintiff designated Annette Curtis as a retained rebuttal expert. Curtis will provide testimony regarding the symptoms and diagnosis…
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Architecture Expert’s Opinions on Causation and Damages Admitted
Plaintiffs Michael Gerstman and Marie Webster, the insureds, sued Defendant Crestbrook Insurance Company (“Crestbrook”), their insurer, to recover on contractual and extracontractual theories arising from Crestbrook’s denial of their claim in this storm damage insurance coverage dispute. Crestbrook filed a motion to strike the testimony of Plaintiffs’ experts, Dr. Neil Hall and Kevin Funsch. Architecture…
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Advertising Expert Permitted to Testify on Impact of Coupon Discounts on Consumer Decision-Making
Michaels Stores, Inc. sells arts and crafts and home decor products on its website and in its stores. Plaintiff, Nea Vizcarra, purchased several items from Michaels.com on November 28, 2022. Vizcarra said that in purchasing the discounted items, she understood that she was purchasing items that regularly (including before the advertised promotion) retailed at the…
