Tag: Ultimate Issue
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Internal Medicine Expert’s Testimony Limited Despite His Physician Behavior Experience
Plaintiff State of Washington alleged that Novo Nordisk Inc. (“NNI”) caused physicians to prescribe its drug, NovoSeven®, to Washington hemophilia patients by: (1) promoting it “off-label” for prophylaxis and “high dose” use; (2) paying kickbacks to physicians; and (3) paying bribes to patients, all of which rendered claims to Medicare and Washington Medicaid false. The…
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Expert Testimony Admitted Because it Does Not Consist of Opinions on the Defendant’s Mental State
Delilah Diaz was stopped at the U.S.-Mexico border with over 54 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in her vehicle. She was charged with importing methamphetamine and she claimed not to know that the drugs were hidden in the car. To rebut Diaz’s claim, the Government planned to call Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent Andrew Flood as…
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Sales Expert Witness’ Opinions Regarding Termination of a Distributorship Agreement Rejected
A district judge in Nevada held that a Sales Expert Witness’ opinions about the termination of a distributorship agreement were nothing more than common sense. Facts: Temsa primarily sought redress for Defendant TC Nevada, LLC’s (“TC Nevada’s”) unlawful use and possession of certain motorcoaches manufactured by Temsa. Temsa is a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer of motorcoaches, buses,…
