In the case of Ghirardelli Chocolate Company v. GXO Warehouse Company, filed in the Northern District of California in 2007, the testimony of a Warehouse Operations Expert Witness was pivotal in evaluating the performance and contractual obligations of a third-party logistics provider (3PL) during a disputed warehouse transition. Background of…
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Restaurants Expert Witness Case Summary
In the case of Anderson v. Jim’s Restaurants, Inc., filed in January 2022 in San Antonio, Texas, the testimony of a Restaurants Expert Witness played a pivotal role in assessing the safety standards and maintenance practices of the establishment. Background of the Case Chris and Catherine Anderson were dining at…
Oil & Gas Expert Witness Case Summary
In the case of Concho Resources Inc. v. Ellison, No. 13-20-00055-CV (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 2022), the involvement of an Oil & Gas Expert Witness was pivotal in addressing the admissibility of testimony regarding alleged lost production damages in an oil and gas dispute. Background of the Case Concho Resources Inc.,…
Retail Store Design & Operations Expert Witness Case Summary
In the case of Hawley v. Hannaford Bros. Co. LLC, No. 2:16-cv-00297 (D. Vt. 2018), the testimony of a Retail Store Design & Operations Expert Witness played a significant role in evaluating the safety and design of a store display involved in a premises liability claim. Background of the Case…
Apparel & Textile Industry Expert Witness Case Summary
In the case of Leon Max v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2021-37 (U.S. Tax Court 2021), the testimony of an Apparel & Textile Industry Expert Witness was pivotal in evaluating the legitimacy of research and development (R&D) tax credits claimed by a fashion designer. Background of the Case Leon Max, a…
Nursing Homes Expert Witness Case Study
In the case of People of the State of New York v. Abraham Operations Associates et al., No. 451549/2023 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2024), the testimony of a Nursing Homes Expert Witness was pivotal in addressing allegations of financial misconduct and neglect within nursing home facilities. Background of the Case In…
Security Management Expert Witness Case Study
In the case of MGMTL, LLC v. Strategic Technology Institute, Inc., No. 20-2138 (E.D. La. 2023), the testimony of a Security Management Expert Witness was pivotal in addressing allegations of copyright infringement and breach of contract related to proprietary security software. Background of the Case MGMTL, LLC developed the Security…
Rescue Expert Witness Case Study
In the case of Valladares v. United States, No. 4:19-CV-02901 (S.D. Tex. 2023), the testimony of a Rescue Expert Witness was pivotal in evaluating the actions of law enforcement during a failed hostage rescue operation. Background of the Case In January 2018, Ulises Valladares was kidnapped from his home in…
School Safety Expert Witness Case Study
In the case of Crofts v. Issaquah School District, No. 19-35473 (9th Cir. 2022), the testimony of a School Safety Expert Witness was pivotal in addressing allegations of negligence related to the supervision of a child with special needs. Background of the Case The plaintiff, Sandra Crofts, filed a lawsuit…
Tire Expert Witness Case Study
In the landmark case of Kumho Tire Co. v. Carmichael, 526 U.S. 137 (1999), the role of a Tires Expert Witness was central to the proceedings and had a profound impact on the standards for admitting expert testimony in U.S. courts. Background of the Case On July 6, 1993, Patrick…