In the recent Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court decision of Mackie v. Rouse-Weir, 2025, the role and legal protections afforded to a Statistics Expert Witness were central to the court’s analysis of expert immunity and the reliability of expert testimony in civil commitment proceedings. Background and Parties The Commonwealth of Massachusetts…
<p>In the recent case of <a href=”https://law.justia.com/cases/new-york/appellate-division-third-department/2025/cv-23-1932.html”>Matter of Johnstown Comrie Assoc., LLC v Assessor for the City of Johnstown, 2025</a>, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department, addressed the pivotal role of the <a href=”https://www.jurispro.com/category/sales-s-190″>Sales Expert Witness</a> in a complex property tax assessment dispute involving the valuation of…
In the recent case of Matter of Kosmo Family Trust, Surrogate’s Court, Albany County 2024, the pivotal role of a Trusts & Estates Expert Witness was brought to the forefront in a dispute over the validity of amendments to a family trust. This litigation involved allegations of undue influence, questions…
In the recent Arizona Supreme Court case of McAlister v. Loeb, 2025, the reliability and admissibility of a Patents Expert Witness testimony played a decisive role in the outcome of a complex patent dispute involving lost profits, licensing agreements, and allegations of professional misconduct. Background and Parties Roy McAlister, an…
In the landmark Arkansas Supreme Court case of Miller Brewing Company v. Ed Roleson, Jr., Inc., 2006, the role of the Franchising Expert Witness was central to the resolution of a high-stakes dispute between a major brewer and its franchisee. This case illustrates the critical importance of expert testimony in…
In the recent federal case of Mishra et al v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, No. 4:2023cv01537 (N.D. Ala. 2025), the court addressed the admissibility of testimony from a Risk Management Expert Witness in the context of a property insurance dispute. This case provides a clear illustration of the…
In the pivotal case of Mohney v. US Hockey, Inc., 300 F. Supp. 2d 556 (N.D. Ohio 2004), the court’s analysis of a Helmets Expert Witness was central to the adjudication of a complex product liability dispute arising from catastrophic injuries sustained during a youth hockey game. The litigation addressed…
In the landmark case of Mosesian v. Pennwalt Corp., 191 Cal. App. 3d 851 (Cal. Ct. App. 1987), the testimony of a Pesticides Expert Witness was central to the resolution of a complex dispute involving alleged crop damage from pesticide application. This case illustrates the critical role of expert analysis…
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…
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…