In the case of Gates Rubber Company v. Bando Chemical Industries, Ltd., 167 F.R.D. 90 (D. Colo. 1996), the testimony of a Materials Expert Witness was pivotal in addressing allegations of trade secret misappropriation and unfair competition in the industrial manufacturing sector. Background of the Case Gates Rubber Company, a…
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Plastics Expert Witness Case Summary
In the case of Baker v. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corp., No. 1:16-CV-917 (LEK/DJS) (N.D.N.Y. Sept. 13, 2024), the testimony of a Plastics Expert Witness was pivotal in evaluating claims related to environmental contamination allegedly caused by the defendants’ plastic manufacturing processes. Background of the Case Residents of Hoosick Falls, New…
Hazardous Materials Expert Witness Case Summary
In the case of Courtland Co. v. Union Carbide Corp., No. 2:19-cv-00894 (S.D.W. Va. Apr. 29, 2022), the testimony of a Hazardous Materials Expert Witness was pivotal in addressing claims of environmental contamination and evaluating the scientific reliability of expert methodologies in a hazardous materials dispute. Background of the Case…
Explosions Expert Witness Case Summary
In the case of Rymers v. CPS Energy, filed in 2021 in San Antonio, Texas, the testimony of an Explosions Expert Witness was instrumental in determining the cause of a devastating natural gas explosion and establishing liability for the catastrophic event. Background of the Case On February 23, 2021, a…
Adhesives Expert Witness Case Summary
In the case of Bell v. Swift Adhesives, Inc., 804 F. Supp. 1577 (S.D. Ga. 1992), the testimony of an Adhesives Expert Witness played a central role in evaluating the scientific basis for claims that chemical exposure from industrial adhesives caused a worker’s cancer. Background of the Case Gazela Bell…
Warehouse Operations Expert Witness Case Summary
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…
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…