Tag: Harmless
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Construction Expert’s Opinion Regarding the Siding Replacement Excluded
Tim Waldorf sued State Farm Fire and Casualty Company for breach of contract and bad faith stemming from State Farm’s denial of insurance coverage for damages allegedly caused to Waldorf’s residence following a hailstorm. State Farm filed a motion to strike the testimony of Aaron Brookens, one of Waldorf’s expert witnesses. Construction Expert Witness Aaron…
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Expert Testimony Admitted Despite Late Disclosure of Complete Reports
This action arises out of a car accident that took place in April 2022 in Gainesville, Georgia. At the time of the accident, Defendant Darar Kerenso was employed as a driver for HJ Trucking. Plaintiff Charlene Taylor-Thomas was sitting in the driver’s seat of a parked and turned off vehicle with a friend in the…
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Social Work Expert’s Litigation-Driven Opinions Excluded
Plaintiff Mary Spates (“Plaintiff”) as parent and natural guardian of her minor son, C.M., filed a suit against Defendant Horry County School District (“Defendant” or “School District”), alleging violations of C.M.’s Fourteenth Amendment due process rights. Defendant Horry County School District filed a motion in limine seeking to exclude or limit the testimony of Plaintiff’s treating…
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Orthopedic Surgery Expert’s Testimony on Medical Negligence Excluded
Plaintiff Nicholas Price, a former Virginia inmate, filed this civil rights action against Defendant Kyle Smith, M.D. (“Dr. Smith”), alleging that Smith wasdeliberately indifferent to Price’s serious medical needs after he sustained significant knee injuries while playing basketball at Augusta Correctional Center (“ACC”). Smith filed a motion to exclude the medical opinions of Price’s expert…
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Packaging Expert’s New Opinion About the Shrink Wrap Excluded
On November 4, 2019, the Plaintiff, Cook Logistics, LLC filed a complaint alleging breach of contract for damage its cargo allegedly suffered while the Defendant, Equipment Express, Inc. transported it from Canada to Washington. The Defendant’s expert witness, Lawrence Dull, concluded that the “damaged equipment in this case was caused by the failure of the…
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Any Rule 26 Violation in the Accounting Expert’s Disclosure was Substantially Justified
Plaintiffs Michael Sutherland and Comfy Materials LLC sued Defendant Wellshow Machining Parts, Inc. for copyright infringement and false advertising relating to Defendant Wellshow’s Amazon listings of itscompeting products. Per the Amended Case Management and Scheduling Order, Plaintiffs disclosed one expert witness, Charleen Purdy, on March 14, 2025, who will “opine on Plaintiffs’ economic losses in connection…
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Neurology Expert’s Testimony on the Future Anticipated Effects of SCA2 Admitted
Michael Braun filed a lawsuit against his former employer, Norton Healthcare, Inc., claiming that he was fired from his job as a Staff Pharmacist due to disability discrimination and retaliation. He alleged that this conduct violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Subsequently, on November 29, 2024, Braun disclosed Dr. Mark Bazant as his treating…
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Intellectual Property Expert Witness’ Untimely Affirmative Opinions Excluded
X Social Media LLC (“X Social Media”) and X Corp. both use the letter “X” in association with closely related advertising services. Put simply, X Corp. is a social media company that offers tools and services for advertising and generates the majority of its revenue from ads. X Social Media is an advertising agency that…
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Rule 26 Violation is Harmless with Regard to the Engineering Expert’s Repair Estimates
In this insurance breach of contract case, Plaintiff LJP Building, LLC designated Alfredo Brizuela as its damages expert in March 2024. That same month, Brizuela prepared an estimate to restore the property to its pre-loss condition. The estimate was based on replacement cost value (RCV) and totaled $655,054.64. Westchester deposed Brizuela in February 2025. Subsequent…
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Court Rejects Anesthesiology Expert’s Testimony Over Incomplete Medical Evidence
In a recent case involving a police shooting in Las Cruces, the admissibility of expert testimony became a central point of contention. The Plaintiff, who sustained injuries during the incident, sought to introduce Dr. Alen Ternian as a pain management expert. However, the Defendants challenged Ternian’s testimony, raising significant concerns about the completeness and reliability…
