Tag: Train
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Obstetrics and Gynecology Expert’s Opinion Regarding the Common Knowledge of Pelvic Surgeons Admitted
Connie Thacker is one of tens of thousands of individuals who have filed suit against Ethicon for injuries after treatment with Ethicon’s pelvic mesh devices. Plaintiff Connie Thacker filed a motion asking the Court to preclude defense expert Dr. John R. Wagner from offering testimony on certain subjects. Obstetrics and Gynecology Expert Witness Dr. John…
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Economics Expert’s Lack of Specialized Credentials Did Not Provide a Basis for Exclusion
Plaintiff Michael Ruiz (“Ruiz”) is suing his former employer, Defendant Magellan Financial & Insurance Services (“Magellan”), under the theory that his alleged demotion and subsequent termination were due to his race and national origin and that he was also subjected to a hostile work environment. Ruiz retained an expert, Michael J. Stokes (“Stokes”) of Beta…
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Transportation Engineering Expert May Testify Only About the Standard of Care Required of a Train Operator
On January 4, 2023, 74-year-old Bonnie Thurston, accompanied by her grandchildren, Hailey and Roger Thurston, was riding a WMATA Metrorail train to Reagan National Airport. The train halted before reaching the station platform. Without any announcement of arrival or door opening, Thurston, observing the platform, stood up without holding onto any train supports. The train…
