Tag: Reliable
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Biomechanics Expert Was Allowed to Opine on the Source of Bullet Wounds
This suit involves the unnecessary use of excessive force by police officers against a black man suffering from a mental health crisis. On November 21, 2021, during a mental health crisis, Jabari Asante-Chioke encountered Louisiana State Police (“LSP”) Officer Nicholas Dowdle and East Jefferson Levee District (“EJLD”) Officers Jonathon Downing and Gerard Duplessis (collectively referred…
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Cybersecurity Expert Allowed to Opine on the Functionality of the Software Tools
This case arises from Plaintiff Cox Automotives, Inc’s (“Cox”) allegations that Defendant Super Dispatch Inc. (“Super Dispatch”) has committed false advertising, unfair competition, and other business torts against Cox. Super Dispatch denied the allegations. Cox retained an expert in computer security, Dr. Micheal Bailey (1) to evaluate the cybersecurity measures Cox employed to protect its…
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Mechanical Engineering Expert’s Testimony on Patents Admitted
Plaintiffs Spartan Composites, LLC d/b/a FODS and Spartan Mat, LLC accused Defendant Signature Systems Group, LLC of misappropriating trade secrets after Signature allegedly obtained FODS’ trade secret on how to design, manufacture, market and distribute the FODS trackout mat. Plaintiffs retained Dr. William S. Howard (“Dr. Howard”), a mechanical and electrical engineer and the owner…
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Insurance Expert’s Testimony on Overhead and Profit Calculations Admitted
Plaintiff Nirangtar LLC (d/b/a Red Roof Inn Cave City) (“Red Roof”) alleged that a storm caused damage to its property. At the time of the loss, Red Roof had an insurance policy with Defendant Navigators Specialty Insurance Company (“Navigators”). Because Navigators has not paid Red Roof for its claimed losses, Red Roof filed suit in…
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Credit Reporting Expert’s Testimony on Emotional Harm Excluded
This case involves alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The Plaintiff, Fabian Huizar, claims that Experian Information Solutions repeatedly reported inaccurate information on his credit report relating to a car loan that was the subject of a judgment rendered in state court. Huizar hired experts, Douglas Hollon and Evan Hendricks to help him…
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Automobile Appraisal Expert’s Cost Comparison Approach Deemed Reliable
This action arises from the circumstances surrounding Plaintiff Samuel Holmes’ purchase of a limited-production 2023 Dodge Challenger Black Ghost (“Black Ghost”) from Freedom, a Kentucky LLC that sells and services cars in the Commonwealth. This case involves a mileage dispute over a 2023 Dodge Challenger Black Ghost, a limited-production vehicle only one of 300 produced.…
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Economics Expert’s Testimony on Lost Earning Potential Admitted
On May 22, 2021, Keith Anderson (“Anderson”) and Lorena McCaigue (“McCaigue”) (“Plaintiffs”) brought this action against Pasadena Police Chief John E. Perez (“Perez”) and the City of Pasadena (“City”). The action arises out of Defendants’ alleged retaliation against Plaintiffs in response to the following actions: (1) bringing a civil action against the City of Pasadena…
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Education Expert’s Testimony on School Procedures Excluded
Haverford School identified concerns with a student James’ behavior and asked his parents to withdraw him from the school mid-year. While James’ parents, the Does, acknowledged their son’s behavioral issues, they nevertheless disputed the school’s narrative of his behavior during that period. They concluded that the school asked for James’ withdrawal because he reported racial…
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Psychology Expert’s Opinion on Social-Media-Facilitated Sex Trafficking Admitted
This case arises under the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA), which provides victims of sex trafficking a civil remedy against the perpetrators and beneficiaries of their trafficking. Plaintiff Doe (C.L.F.) filed this action to recover for alleged harm she experienced from being trafficked at a Motel 6 in Wichita, Kansas, that she claims was…
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Radiology Expert’s Appropriateness of Treatment Opinions Admitted
Plaintiff Sabrina Solomon was involved in a motor vehicle accident (“MVA”) in April 2021 that left her with “a permanent injury to the body as a whole” leading to this underinsured motorist benefits and loss of consortium case. One of Defendant’s expert witnesses, Dr. Richard A. Ofstein, emphasized that Plaintiff Sabrina Solomon’s brain imaging was…
