Tag: Qualified
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Occupational Medicine Expert Witness’ Testimony Admitted Because He Performed Independent Research on Susac Syndrome
This case concerns claims under the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Plaintiff, Jeremy West (“West”), was hired by Defendant BNSF in January 2014 as a conductor and later as an engineer after receiving his engineer certification. In 2020, West was diagnosed with a rare medical condition, Susac Syndrome, which if…
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Neonatology Expert Witness is Not Qualified to Provide Opinions Regarding the Standard of Care for Obstetrics
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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Maritime Safety Expert Witness’ Testimony on Metal Grating Admitted
Plaintiff Kevin McCray worked as a longshoreman for his employer, Houston Terminal LLC, on the MV Maersk Tennessee. The MV Maersk Tennessee, a container ship, was owned and operated by Defendant Maersk Line Limited. On February 28, 2023, McCray worked in Bay 30 with his co-worker, Manuel Maldonado, for about 1.5 to 2 hours. McCray…
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Expert Witness Barred from Offering Opinions on Dental Ergonomics
Easter filed a claim with UNUM, the issuer of his long-term disability insurance policy, asserting he was disabled since December 21, 2019 and unable to continue practicing dentistry. UNUM initially determined he was totally disabled pursuant to the policy and started to pay him benefits. But his claim was later closed after UNUM determined that…
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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…
