Tag: Expert Testimony
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Colorado Court weighs reliable basis of Pathology Expert’s testimony over semantics in medical negligence suit
The Court rejected the Plaintiff’s argument to exclude the Defense expert’s opinion that high mitotic rates correlate with poor prognosis. While the Plaintiff insisted this equated to an unreliable, unsupported “prediction” of causation, the court found the dispute merely semantic. The expert never explicitly opined mitotic rates “predict” malignancy. Rather, he suggested an “association” or…
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Eleventh Circuit clarifies the difference between the two types of expert witness disclosures under Rule 26
Eleventh Circuit elaborated on the difference between two types of expert witness requirements under Rule 26 in the instant case- a detailed written submission and a less extensive pretrail disclosure. #experttestimony #federalruleofcivilprocedure26(a)(2)(B) #federalruleofcivilprocedure26(a)(2)(C)
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Nebraska Court excludes Employment Law Expert’s testimony in Employment Discrimination suit
Plaintiff, Amanda Benson offered the testimony of Dr. Christiane Tellefsen, a forensic psychiatry expert and Amy Oppenheimer, an employment law expert to substantiate it’s claims of employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation against the Defendant, City of Lincoln. When City of Lincoln filed Daubert motions against both experts, the Court admitted the testimony of Dr. Christiane…
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Alaska District Court Limits Insurance Expert’s Testimony
Plaintiff, Tundra Mountain Holdings, LLC instituted this action to recover its insurance claims from Defendant, Markel Insurance Company. Markel Insurance Company cited the defective design exclusion clause of Tundra’s insurance policy to deny coverage. Tundra retained Elliot S. Flood, a former head auditor and Certified Public Accountant with special expertise in insurance accounting for his…
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Court Rules in Defendant’s Favor amidst Claims of Racial and Disability Discrimination
In a significant legal case involving discrimination claims, the court ruled in favor of the defendant, Calvary Christian School. The case revolved around allegations of racial and disability-based discrimination against the school. Plaintiff Ms. Jaketra Bryant represented her son, C.B., who has Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD. The court’s decision was primarily influenced by the…
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Kentucky Court excludes testimony of Gender Equity Expert on Title IX Violations Case
Plaintiffs vs. University of Kentucky: Exclusion of Expert Testimony on Title IX Violations Plaintiffs Elizabeth Niblock and Meredith Newman alleged Title IX violations against the University of Kentucky. The testimony of Expert witness Donna Lopiano’s testimony in support of the allegations was challenged by the University of Kentucky. Key issues include Lopiano’s legal conclusions, reliability…
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Michigan Court excludes the misleading testimony of Mechanical Engineering Expert in Maritime Personal Injury Action
In a maritime personal injury action, Plaintiff Hussein Al Qari alleged serious injuries from a fall aboard the M/V H. Lee White. Expert testimony from mechanical engineer Dr. John Samuel Morse was introduced, claiming the ship’s ladder’s design was unsafe according to OSHA regulations. However, the Court deemed these OSHA regulations irrelevant to U.S. Coast…
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Nebraska Court Partly Admits Employment Attorney’s Expert Testimony
Legal case illustration depicting the complexities of employment discrimination claims, expert testimony, and legal conclusions. Plaintiff Terrence T. Batiste II alleges wrongful termination and discrimination. Defendant Titan Medical Group LLC’s expert witness testimony by Timothy D. Loudon is under scrutiny. Court’s decision balances expertise, methodology, and admissibility of testimony. Legal insight into the ongoing case…
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Florida Court admits construction expert’s testimony assessing negligence claims in personal injury action
Paychex Insurance Agency, Inc. presented Eric Todd Alford as an expert witness in the trial, offering insights into the proper practices for general contractors in procuring proof of workers’ compensation insurance from subcontractors. Alford’s extensive experience in the construction industry, coupled with his certifications, qualifies him to provide opinions on matters ranging from subcontractor verification…
