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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
In the pivotal case of SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 162 v. Grosshans & Petersen, Inc., Nebraska Supreme Court 1959, the role of the Construction Damages Expert Witness was central to the court’s determination of liability and damages arising from alleged construction-related harm to a school building. Background and Parties The plaintiff,…
In the recent case of Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jacobson et al, No. 2:2023cv05650 (E.D. La. 2025), the role of the Stocks & Bonds Expert Witness was pivotal in the adjudication of complex securities fraud allegations brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against multiple defendants. This case…