Tag: expert witness
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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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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…
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The Daubert Standard
Unlocking the Daubert Standard: A deep dive into how this crucial legal criterion safeguards credible expert testimony in cases. Explore its components and evolution. #DaubertStandard #ExpertTestimony #LegalInsights
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South Carolina Court of Appeals affirms admission of nursing expert witness testimony
On October 25, 2014, a five-week-old child, Robert Lee M., Jr. (Minor), was admitted to Regional Medical Center (“Regional”) for a high fever. Jamie Downing worked at Regional as a nurse and treated Minor during his hospital stay. Medical personnel at Regional did not initially know the cause of Minor’s fever but on the day…
