Tag: methodology
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Statistics Expert Allowed to Opine on PFAS Exposure
This case arises out of the contamination of surface waters and drinking water in Chattooga County, Georgia, with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as “PFAS.” In essence, Plaintiff Earl Parris, Jr., alleged that the Defendants have contaminated his city’s water supply and thus his household water with PFAS. Parris is a resident of Summerville, Georgia,…
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Geology Expert’s Testimony on Potential Alternative Sources Admitted
This case arises out of the contamination of surface waters and drinking water in Chattooga County, Georgia, with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as “PFAS.” In essence, Plaintiff Earl Parris, Jr., alleged that the Defendants have contaminated his city’s water supply and thus his household water with PFAS. Parris is a resident of Summerville, Georgia,…
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Survey Research Expert Was Allowed to Opine on Customer Experience
State of Connecticut and Federal Trade Commission, sued Chase Nissan LLC, d/b/a Manchester City Nissan (“MCN) and multiple individuals, alleging that MCN, along with others, acted together to defraud thousands of consumers. The Plaintiffs alleged that the Defendants charged consumers for additional products or services (“addons”) that consumers never agreed to purchase. The Plaintiffs claimed…
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Psychology Expert’s CPTSD Opinions Admitted
Danesh Noshirvan, an online entertainer and journalist, filed a civil action against Jennifer Couture alleging conspiracy and agency liability, as well as claims for defamation, tortious interference, misappropriation of likeness, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Noshirvan alleged that Couture, Dr. Ralph Garramone, M.D. and OMG Realty, LLC , along with the other named Co-Defendants,…
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Automotive Industry Expert’s Testimony on Pricing Practices Excluded
The Plaintiffs in this putative national class action are insureds who filed “total loss” claims for the actual cash value (“ACV”) of their totaled vehicles under their automobile insurance policies sold by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company or State Farm Fire and Casualty Company (collectively, “Defendants” or “State Farm”). Plaintiffs challenged State Farm’s application…
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Appraisal Expert’s Testimony on Deceptiveness Excluded
The Plaintiffs in this putative national class action are insureds who filed “total loss” claims for the actual cash value (“ACV”) of their totaled vehicles under their automobile insurance policies sold by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company or State Farm Fire and Casualty Company (collectively, “Defendants” or “State Farm”). Plaintiffs challenged State Farm’s application…
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Valuation Expert Allowed to Opine on Stock Drop
In this defamation action, Plaintiffs Techtronic Industries Company Limited and Techtronic Industries Factory Outlets, Inc. (“Plaintiffs” or “TTI”) sued Defendant Victor Bonilla (“Defendant” or “Bonilla”) for statements made about TTI and its business practices by Bonilla in two reports he authored and published on his website Jehoshaphat Research in February and June 2023. Bonilla filed…
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Accounting Expert’s Testimony on Mitigation Efforts Excluded
This action arises out of a franchise relationship between the Plaintiffs Glenn Misiph and AASK Services, LLC, (together “Plaintiffs”), and the Franchisor Defendants, 360° Painting, LLC, Premium Service Brands, LLC, and Paul Flick (together “Defendants”). Plaintiffs alleged that Defendants engaged in fraudulent misrepresentation through marketing materials and Franchise Disclosure Documents (“FDD”). To support their claims,…
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Law Enforcement Expert’s Opinion on Reaction Time Admitted
This case arises from the fatal shooting of Caleb Slay by federal Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) Agent Anthony Gasperoni. On November 2, 2020, Slay encountered DEA Agent Gasperoni and DEA Agent John Stuart. During the ensuing interaction, DEA Agent Gasperoni discharged his firearm, fatally shooting Slay. Slay’s mother, Tina Richardson, filed this case asserting numerous…
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Class Action Expert’s Testimony on Residential Telephone Numbers Admitted
Kelly Usanovic brought this class action suit for injunctive relief and an award of statutory damages in response to real estate brokerage firm EXP’s alleged violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”). Usanovic alleged that EXP directed its agents to place unsolicited calls to consumers’ telephone numbers who are registered on the National Do…
