“ In the pivotal case of Virginia International Gateway v. City of Portsmouth, 829 S.E.2d 199 (Va. 2019), the Supreme Court of Virginia addressed the admissibility and impact of testimony from an International Real Estate Valuation Expert Witness in a high-stakes property tax assessment dispute. This case provides critical guidance…
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Trees Appraisal Expert Witness Testimony Shapes Damages Award in White v. LeClerc
“ In the property dispute of White v. LeClerc, Rhode Island Supreme Court 1982, the court’s assessment of damages for unauthorized tree removal hinged on the competing testimony of a qualified Trees Appraisal Expert Witness. This case exemplifies the critical role of expert valuation in determining compensation for lost trees…
Mineral Interests Expert Witness Testimony Shapes Outcome in Williams v. Continental Oil Co.
” In the landmark case of Williams et al. v. Continental Oil Co, 215 F.2d 4 (10th Cir. 1954), the role of the Mineral Interests Expert Witness was pivotal in resolving complex disputes over subsurface oil rights and well trajectory in Seminole County, Oklahoma. This case exemplifies the critical impact…
Business Valuation Expert Witness Testimony Scrutinized in Shareholder Dispute: Lessons from the Expert Witness in Wingate v. McGrath
In the recent case of Wingate, E. v. McGrath, D., Pennsylvania Superior Court 2025, the Pennsylvania Superior Court addressed the pivotal role of a Business Valuation Expert Witness in a contentious shareholder dispute. The case provides a compelling illustration of how courts evaluate the reliability and admissibility of expert testimony…
Machine Guarding Expert Witness Case Summary
Davis v. Globe Machine Manufacturing Co. A notable case involving a Machine Guarding Expert Witness is Davis v. Globe Machine Manufacturing Co., decided by the Washington Supreme Court in 1984. This case centered on workplace safety, specifically the adequacy of machine guarding on industrial equipment, and provides a clear example of how…
Latches and Fasteners Expert Witness Case Summary
Pedro Fidalgo & others v. Columbus McKinnon Corporation A recent case involving a Latches & Fasteners Expert Witness is Pedro Fidalgo & others v. Columbus McKinnon Corporation, decided by the Massachusetts Court of Appeals in 2002. The case citation is Pedro Fidalgo & others v. Columbus McKinnon Corp., 56 Mass. App. Ct. 176…
Case Study of The Role of a Ergonomics Expert Witness
Davis v. Sig Sauer, Inc. A recent legal case involving an Ergonomics Expert Witness is Davis v. Sig Sauer, Inc., decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in January 2025. The case citation is Davis v. Sig Sauer, Inc., No. 24-5210 (6th Cir. 2025). Background and Parties The…
Vibration Analysis Expert Witness Case Summary
In the case of E²G v. Ferrellgas, No. 2:22-cv-01234 (D. Utah Dec. 19, 2023), the testimony of a Vibration Analysis Expert Witness was pivotal in diagnosing and resolving issues related to high vibration levels in vertical pumps used in liquid natural gas (LNG) service. Background of the Case In October…
Safety Engineering Expert Witness Case Summary
In the case of Skaggs v. Ferrellgas, No. 2:22-cv-01234 (D. Utah Dec. 19, 2023), the testimony of a Safety Engineering Expert Witness was pivotal in addressing allegations of inadequate safety measures and regulatory compliance concerning propane dispenser operations. Background of the Case In November 2021, a propane explosion occurred at…
Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness Case Summary
In the landmark case of Greenman v. Yuba Power Products, Inc., 59 Cal. 2d 57 (1963), the California Supreme Court addressed critical issues in product liability law, particularly concerning the role of expert testimony in establishing manufacturer responsibility for defective products. Background of the Case In 1957, Mr. Greenman purchased…