In the recent case of Niles v. Nature’s Way Pest Control, New York Other Courts 2019, the court addressed critical issues of property damage and pest control efficacy, relying on the specialized knowledge of an Insects & Pests Expert Witness to evaluate the presence and management of carpenter ants in…
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Aviation Valuation Expert Witness Testimony Upholds Aircraft Fleet Assessment in Major Tax Dispute
In the landmark case of Northwest Airlines, Inc. v. CIR, 1978, the Minnesota Supreme Court addressed the complex issue of valuing a commercial airline’s fleet for tax assessment purposes, with pivotal testimony from an Aviation Valuation Expert Witness. Background and Parties Northwest Airlines, Inc., a major commercial airline, contested the…
The Impact of a Sexual Harassment/Discrimination Expert Witness: Evidentiary Errors and a $10 Million Verdict in Odom v. L.A. Community College District
In the recent appellate decision of Odom v. L.A. Community College Dist., 2025, the role and admissibility of testimony from a Sexual Harassment/Discrimination Expert Witness were central to the outcome of a high-profile employment discrimination case. This matter illustrates the critical importance of expert witness reliability and the rigorous application…
Photography Expert Witness Testimony Under Scrutiny: Evidentiary Challenges and Judicial Analysis in People v Snyder
In the recent case of People v Snyder, New York Other Courts 2024, the court addressed a series of complex evidentiary issues, including the admissibility of photographic evidence and the role of expert witness testimony. This case provides a compelling illustration of how courts evaluate the reliability and procedural compliance…
Corporate Governance Expert Witness Testimony Under Daubert Scrutiny: Lessons from Pereira v. Cogan
In the landmark bankruptcy litigation of Pereira v. Cogan, 281 B.R. 194 (S.D.N.Y. 2002), the role and admissibility of a Corporate Governance Expert Witness became a central issue in evaluating the conduct of a corporate board and its controlling shareholder. This case provides a definitive analysis of how courts assess…
Court Scrutinizes Golf Course Appraisal Expert Witness Testimony in Valuation Dispute
In the landmark case of Portland Golf Club v. State Tax Commission, 465 P.2d 883 (Or. 1970), the Oregon Supreme Court addressed the critical role of the Golf Course Appraisal Expert Witness in determining the true cash value of a golf course for property tax assessment purposes. This case provides…
Intangible Assets Appraisal Expert Witness Testimony Shapes Patent Valuation Dispute: A Case Study in R. M. Smith, Inc. v. Commissioner
In the landmark tax dispute of R. M. Smith, Inc. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, 591 F.2d 248 (2d Cir. 1979), the court’s determination of the fair market value of patents and inventions hinged on the testimony of an Intangible Assets Appraisal Expert Witness. This case provides a compelling illustration…
Industrial Medicine Expert Witness Testimony Shapes Liability in Renaissance Medical Foundation v. Lugo
In the recent Texas Supreme Court case Renaissance Medical Foundation v. Lugo, Supreme Court of Texas 2025, the role of the Industrial Medicine Expert Witness was pivotal in evaluating the standards of care, causation, and institutional liability in a complex medical negligence action. Background and Facts Rebecca Lugo’s daughter underwent…
Call Centers Expert Witness Testimony Shapes Outcome in Rojas v. HSBC Card Services Privacy Dispute
In the recent case of Rojas v. HSBC Card Services Inc., 2023, the role of a Call Centers Expert Witness was pivotal in evaluating claims under California’s Privacy Act. This case demonstrates the increasing importance of expert testimony in disputes involving call center operations, consent, and the recording of confidential…
Packaging Expert Witness Testimony Under Scrutiny: Lessons from Sardis v. Overhead Door Corp. Expert Witness Litigation
In the recent case of Sardis v. Overhead Door Corp., No. 20-1411 (4th Cir. 2021), the role and reliability of a Packaging Expert Witness were central to the litigation and appellate review. This case provides a compelling illustration of the standards governing expert testimony in federal courts, particularly under Daubert,…