Tag: Gatekeeper
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Neuropsychology Expert Witness’ Testimony Regarding the Decedent’s Susceptibility to Undue Influence Admitted
In this instant interpleader action filed by Plaintiff Minnesota Life Insurance Company, Defendant Melissa D. Alexander (“Alexander”) claimed that undue influence caused her estranged husband to change a beneficiary designation on a life insurance policy. This change directed benefits to the decedent’s mother, Defendant Marcia Gayle (“Gayle”), and an adult son. Alexander sought to exclude…
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Library and Information Science Expert Witness’ Testimony about ALA Cataloging Policies Admitted
A district judge in Arkansas allowed an expert librarian to testify about how American Library Association (“ALA”) cataloging policies attempt to accommodate a variety of concerns and interests. Plaintiffs and their minor children are residents of Crawford County and users of its Library System. In late 2022 or early 2023 the Crawford County Library System implemented…
