Tag: Medical Record
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Orthopedic Surgery Expert’s Testimony on Venous Issues and Wound Care Admitted
This case arises out of an accident in which Nolan Gorney slipped and fell at a Safeway store. Gorney designated Dr. Michael A. Steingart, an orthopedic surgeon, as an expert. Steingart conducted an independent medical examination and opined that the accident aggravated Gorney’s preexisting condition. He also stated that Gorney’s “vascular status had changed from…
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Obstetrics and Gynecology Expert Witness’ Opinions Admitted Because they Pertain to the Issue of Medical Standard of Care
This matter arises out of a medical malpractice action filed by Plaintiffs Tyler Grenier, individually, and Jenna Grenier, individually and as next friend of J.A.G., a minor, (collectively “Plaintiffs”) against Defendant United States of America (“Defendant”) for alleged medical negligence at Tripler Army Medical Center (“Tripler”) related to the medical care by Defendant’s employees for…
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Insurance Expert Witness’ Opinions About Considering Ten Years’ Worth of Medical Records Rejected
A district judge in Georgia barred certain opinions of an life insurance industry expert because no authority, underwriting or otherwise, was cited in support of such opinions. This case is about whether Pacific Life was entitled to rescind two life insurance policies and deny claims for benefits under them when it learned during the contestable…
