Tag: methodology
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Accounting Expert’s Price Erosion Damages Opinion Admitted
Plaintiffs Syntel Sterling Best Shores Mauritius Limited, and Syntel, Inc., (collectively, “Syntel”) initiated this action against The TriZetto Group, Inc. (“TriZetto”) and Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. (“Cognizant,” and, collectively, “Defendants”), alleging breach of contract, intentional interference with contractual relations, and misappropriation of confidential information. Syntel filed a motion to exclude the price erosion damages opinion…
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Land Valuation Expert’s Opinions About the Current Market Value of the Properties Admitted
Plaintiffs sought the partition and sale of a Boynton Beach property, a Miami property, and a West Palm Beach property (the “Properties”). The Defendants sought to exclude the opinions, analysis, and testimony of Lara Swanson, an expert witness retained by Plaintiffs to provide an opinion of current market value for the properties at issue in…
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Real Estate Expert’s Opinion on the Market Value of the Miami Property Admitted
Plaintiffs sought the partition and sale of a Boynton Beach property, a Miami property, and a West Palm Beach property (the “Properties”). The Defendants sought to exclude the opinions, analysis, and testimony of George Smith, an expert witness retained by Plaintiffs to provide a Broker Opinion of Value with an opinion of market value for…
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Corrections Expert’s Opinions on the Strip Search Excluded
The claims against La-Norma Ramirez and Washington County stem from Plaintiff Danyale Blackmore’s booking and release at the Washington County Jail. Blackmore alleged that her constitutional rights were violated when she was allegedly strip-searched at the Jail. Plaintiff retained expert, Everett K. Neely, to testify regarding the Washington County Jail policies and practices as they…
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Medical Billing Expert’s Testimony Regarding the Reasonable Value of the Medical Treatment Admitted
This case arises from a traffic accident that occurred on December 21, 2022 at an intersection on U.S. Highway 98, involving an 18-wheeler and a Ford F-150 pickup truck. Cameron Thompson and his son, J.C., brought this action seeking damages, which included, among other things, past medical expenses for injuries sustained in the accident. Defendants…
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Civil Engineering Expert Did Not Rely on “Homemade Theories”
Carleton Shockman’s property was allegedly damage by an April 2021 hailstorm. After inspecting the property, State Farm found no storm-related damage and denied coverage. Shockman invoked the policy’s appraisal process, which resulted in an award of $61,778.97, but State Farm still denied coverage. Finally, Shockman sued State Farm, asserting claims for breach of contract, violations of…
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Mortgage Expert Allowed to Testify Despite Not Updating the Earnings Model
The lawsuit concerns whether “Freddie Mac concealed its overextension in the nontraditional mortgage market—generally composed of instruments known as subprime mortgages or low credit and high risk instruments—and its materially deficient underwriting, risk management and fraud detection practices through misstatements and omissions to investors.” Plaintiff Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (“OPERS”) retained Howard Shapiro as…
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Economic Damages Expert’s Reliance on Medical Opinions is Appropriate
This case stems from a vehicle collision that happened in July 2022 in Gallup, New Mexico. The Plaintiff, Jimmy Woodall claimed the crash caused severe and disabling injuries, including physical and emotional pain, permanent impairment, and reduced enjoyment of life. He sought compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and long-term care. Woodall retained an expert, Mr. Justin…
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Otolaryngology Expert Testimony Excluded Due to Ruling Out COVID as Cause of Injuries
Carlos Gordoa and Ariani Reyes, along with their minor son, B.G., filed this personal injury action on May 16, 2022. Plaintiffs alleged that, while wearing his Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) (“AirPods Pro”), their minor child B.G. experienced a transient, seconds-long exposure to an Amber Alert that apparently caused profound and permanent hearing loss in…
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Orthopedic Surgery Expert’s Opinion on Future Damages Admitted
This case concerns a motor vehicle accident involving the Plaintiffs, Vanessa Rivera and her minor child K.C., and Joseph Giordano, a driver for Defendants Safway Services, LLC and Brand Safway Services, LLC. The Plaintiffs asserted four counts of negligence against the Defendants and sought damages for the physical, emotional, and financial injuries they allegedly suffered…
