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…
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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…
Failure Analysis Expert Witness Case Summary
In the case of State v. Lucy Letby, a Failure Analysis Expert Witness played a pivotal role in challenging the convictions of Lucy Letby, a former neonatal nurse accused of harming infants under her care. Letby was convicted in 2023 of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six others…
Alcohol, Drug & DUI Testing Expert Witness Expert Witness
In legal proceedings involving driving under the influence (DUI), the testimony of an Alcohol, Drug & DUI Testing Expert Witness can be pivotal in determining the outcome of a case. A notable example is the case of People v. Vangelder, which delved into the admissibility of expert testimony challenging the…
Playground Safety Expert Witness Case Summary
In the realm of playground safety litigation, the involvement of a Playground Safety Expert Witness can be pivotal in determining the outcome of a case. A notable example is the case of K.M. v. Deer Park Union Free School District, 2019 N.Y. Misc. LEXIS 695 (Feb. 19, 2019), which underscores…
Amusement Parks Expert Witness Case Summary
In September 2022, Pamela Morrison, a 74-year-old Arizona resident, visited Universal Studios Hollywood’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter with her grandson. As part of their visit, they decided to experience the popular attraction “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.” While attempting to board the ride, Morrison encountered difficulty with the…
Cruise Lines Expert Witness Case Summary
In the case of Price v. Carnival Cruise Lines, No. 20-cv-20621-BLOOM/Louis (S.D. Fla. 2020), the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida addressed the admissibility of expert testimony in a maritime personal injury lawsuit. The plaintiff retained Dr. John H. Shim as an expert witness to testify…