Tag: Police
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Law Enforcement Expert’s Testimony on Tunnel Vision Excluded
Eric Kelley contended that he was wrongfully incarcerated for a 1993 murder and robbery for 24 years until DNA testing provided a basis for the trial court to vacate his convictions, and the State declined to retry him, Kelley then sued several members of the Paterson Police Department (“PPD”) who allegedly violated his constitutional rights…
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OSHA Expert Barred From Testifying About Causation
David Badagliacco, a Skokie, Illinois police officer, sued Safariland, LLC, alleging his exposure to pepper spray during their training course was the reason he suffered from an eye infection necessitating cornea replacement surgery. Badagliacco contended that the negligent, willful and wanton operation of the training course caused his injuries. Plaintiff David Badagliacco retained expert witness…
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Law Enforcement Expert Witness’ Testimony on the Police Officers’ Conduct Admitted
A district judge in Louisiana admitted a law enforcement expert’s testimony summarizing police procedures. Cortez alleged that on November 21, 2019, his wife had called 911 and requested that police be dispatched so she could leave their residence without incident because Cortez was in an agitated mood. Cortez averred that an altercation had ensued after…
