Tag: Negligence
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Expert Barred from Offering Inflammatory Opinions in Maritime Injury Case
Kyle Rak worked as a Jones Act seaman for C-Innovation, L.L.C. (“C-I”). On October 10, 2022, everything changed. According to Rak, his superintendent suddenly shoved him to the ground without warning. The incident left him injured and shocked. The next day, things got worse. C-I terminated Rak’s employment and, as he claimed, left him stranded…
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Ballistics Expert’s Opinion on the Cylinder Alignment Issue Excluded
This case arose from a firearm injury that occurred in late December 2022 at a cabin in upstate New York. Plaintiff Kenneth Pikoulas was test-firing his new Smith & Wesson Model 586 revolver when, after 29 successful rounds, he fired a 30th and felt something strike his right eye. He later underwent treatment, during which…
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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…
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Radiology Expert Barred From Providing Testimony Related to Biomechanics
This automotive product liability case arises from a rear-end collision involving a 2020 Honda Odyssey (“subject vehicle”) that resulted in serious injuries to Plaintiff James Assey. On June 16, 2021, Plaintiffs James and Joan Assey were traveling in the subject vehicle on Interstate 26 near Columbia, South Carolina, at approximately 55 miles per hour when…
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Transportation Safety Expert Witness’ Testimony About the Road Conditions Admitted
Plaintiff, Luvelle James alleged that during a winter storm on January 6, 2022, his car was struck on Interstate 55 by an Aramark truck being driven by Steven Moore. As a result of this crash, Plaintiff alleged injuries to his back, neck, and head. He sought damages for past and future medical bills, past and future mental and…
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Social Work Expert Witness’ Testimony Regarding Fresno County’s Investigation of Abuse and Neglect Allegations Excluded
Plaintiff Ethan Levi (“Plaintiff”) filed this action on behalf of J.C., a minor child, against the Oregon Department of Human Services (“DHS”) and several of its employees (collectively, “Defendants”). Plaintiff’s complaint alleges civil rights violations arising out of the sexual abuse of J.C. while in the custody of DHS-certified foster care provider Joe Albert Raygosa.…
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Project Management Expert Witness Does Not Lack the Relevant Experience Considering He is Not Designated as a Construction Expert
Plaintiff filed its Original Petition with the Court on March 25, 2022, alleging causes of action for breach of contract, negligence, fraudulent inducement, negligent misrepresentation, fraud, and a constructive trust – Plaintiff sought relief in the form of actual and exemplary damages. This lawsuit arises from a proposed security upgrade construction project that was to…
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Court Dismissed Objections With Regard to Untimely Designations of Expert Witnesses
By this suit, Plaintiff Anthony Guernon brought claims of negligence and negligence per se against Defendant Joel Barroso and for vicarious liability against Barroso’s Employer, Stevens Transport, Inc. (“Stevens Transport”), arising out of a motor vehicle accident which occurred on May 3, 2021, In El Paso County, Colorado. Following several extensions, the parties were required…
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Forensic Engineering Expert Witness’ Opinions Admitted as they are Pertinent to the Negligence Inquiry
This matter asrises from a slip and fall incident that occurred on May 10, 2020, at the Smith’s grocery store located at 7130 North Durango Drive in Las Vegas, Nevada. Plaintiff, Sierra Golia-Huffman alleged that she slipped and fell on liquid in the floral department while holding her child. Smith’s has produced surveillance footage indicating…
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Testimony by Accident Reconstruction Expert Witness Regarding Missouri Statute Violation Limited
A district judge in Missouri partly excluded the testimony of an expert accident reconstructionist retained to opine on the safety of the crossing. The case began with a train-vehicle collision near Mineral Point, Missouri, on August 19, 2019. Anthony Courtois drove a 2007 Freightliner dump truck westward toward North Oak Road’s railroad crossing. As he…
