Tag: Expert Testimony
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Arborist Expert Witnesses’ Opinions on Tree Removal Safety Admitted
On December 9, 2021, Plaintiff Darryl Everson was driving in Montz, Louisiana, when he claimed that Defendant David Rugg (“Rugg”) negligently felled a tree along the roadway. The Plaintiff contended that the tree landed on his car, causing injuries to his back and neck. Additionally, Plaintiff alleged that Rugg was employed by Defendant Romesberg Trucking…
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Forensic Accounting Expert Witness’ Opinion About Defendant’s Potential Contribution of APFOs Admitted
The case involves allegations concerning the contamination of drinking water in Hoosick Falls, New York, by perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a chemical commonly referred to as PFOA. Plaintiffs claim that the primary source of this contamination was a fabric coating facility located on McCaffrey Street. According to their allegations, DuPont manufactured and sold aqueous fluoropolymer dispersions…
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Marine Survey Expert Witness’ Testimony About the Yacht’s Fire-Suppression System Admitted
On December 9, 2022, the M/V DAGGA BOY was damaged by a fire while moored at the dock for repairs. Dagga Boy, LLC (hereinafter “Dagga Boy”) owned the vessel. Accelerant Specialty Insurance Co. (hereinafter “Accelerant”) insured the vessel. Dagga Boy contends that the fire damage resulted in a total loss of the vessel. On May…
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Corporate Law Expert Witness Improperly Opines on Defendant’s Mental State
Douglas Worman owns and operates Worman Forest Management, LLC (“WFM”), a limited liability company providing forestry services to various public and private entities. Worman’s spouse owned CRW Resources, LLC (“CRW”), another forestry services limited liability company. Worman was a signer on several of CRW’s bank accounts. In 2015, Worman entered into a factoring agreement with…
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Insurance Coverage Expert Witness Not Allowed to Opine on the Specific Costs He Identified in his Estimate
In March 2019, Zeqa, the Plaintiff bought a two-story home on 3 acres in Lincoln Park, New Jersey, for $310,000. Before the purchase, an inspection revealed pre-existing water damage, which remained unaddressed after Zeqa took ownership. Hanover, the Defendant insured the property under a homeowner’s policy, covering the dwelling, personal property, and living expenses, with…
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Accident Reconstruction Expert Barred From Testifying Due to Surprise Opinions
Elmedin Tinjak has been a life-long cyclist. On June 20, 2020, the carbon fiber fork of his brand-new Bianchi bicycle failed, causing him to crash face-first on the pavement. Tinjak was taken to Riverside Methodist Hospital, where he was treated for a concussion, chest contusions, a fractured vertebra, and multiple complex facial lacerations. The injuries…
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Fire Investigation Expert Witness’ Testimony Regarding Improperly Installed Outlet Cover Admitted
On June 21, 2022, a fire occurred at a residence in Perry Hall, Baltimore County, Maryland owned by Betina Fletcher (“the subject property”). Fletcher had a home insurance policy with USAA, which had been insuring the subject property for “about [seventeen] years.” In 2019, Chase Remodeling, then known as Insulators Home Exteriors, installed new exterior…
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Nursing Expert Witness’ Testimony About the Preventability of Suicides Admitted
In February 2019, Jose Banda Pichardo (“Pichardo”) died by suicide while in custody at the Imperial County Sheriff’s Department Regional Adult Detention Facility (“ICRADF”). California Forensic Medical Group is a medical provider that contracted with Imperial County to provide medical and mental health care to inmates at ICRADF. Pichardo’s parents, Jose Trejo and Susana Banda,…
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Chemical Engineering Expert Witness’ Testimony About the Harms Surrounding PFOA Limited
This case involves a dispute concerning the contamination of the drinking water in Hoosick Falls, New York by perfluorooctanoic acid, a chemical commonly referred to as PFOA. Following multiple settlement agreements with certain Defendants, DuPont is the only remaining Defendant. Plaintiffs alleged that DuPont is liable for producing the PFOA that ultimately contaminated the water…
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Economics Expert Witness’ Opinions of the Purported Economic Loss of Each Plaintiff Admitted
This case arises out of Plaintiffs’ employment with McKesson and their allegation that McKesson discriminated and retaliated against them by denying them religious accommodations to McKesson’s COVID-19 Vaccination Protocol and terminating their employment. Plaintiffs sought damages which, including lost wages, in the form of back pay and front pay, and fringe benefits. Plaintiffs retained Larry…
