Plumbing and HVAC Expert Witness Russell Keeler of Chason Energy commented on utility cost allocations A common problem in mixed use developments (residential, retail, etc.) is the allocation of utility costs. As developers try to minimize first costs of construction, the simple answer is to make the complex all-electric, so…
Plaintiffs sued defendant after their claim on a title insurance policy was denied by the defendant. The plaintiff hired a Real Estate Valuation Expert Witness to provide testimony on their behalf. The defendant filed a motion to exclude this testimony, which the court denied. Facts: This case (Helms v. Old Republic…
Plaintiff’s family sued defendants after their family member died. The defendants blame the defendants for the death. The plaintiffs hired a Cardiology Expert Witness to provide testimony. The defendants filed a motion to exclude this testimony, which was denied by the court. Facts: This case (Kelly Holt et al. v. St…
Plaintiff filed sued against defendants after cargo fell on him. Plaintiff hired a Logistics/Freight Forwarding Expert Witness to assist in his case. Defendants sought to exclude this testimony, which was denied by the court. Facts: This case (Richard Gray v. Kimberly-Clark Global Sales, et. al – United States District Court…
Plaintiff sued defendant tire manufacturer after being involved in an accident. Plaintiff hired an accident reconstruction expert witness to provide testimony. Defendant filed a motion to exclude, which was granted in part and denied in part by the court. Facts: This case (Devon Davenport v. Goodyear Dunlop Tires North America –…
Appellant sued appellees for causing the death of his 88 year old mother. To assist in his case, appellant hired a family practice/family medicine expert witness. The court excluded this testimony, and the appellant appealed to the current court. This court affirmed the opinion of the lower court. Facts: This…
Child Welfare Expert Witness A. Monique Burns, PhD, ACSW, LCSW opines on when Expert Witnesses should be retained: “Over the years I have been retained on numerous legal matters on issues related to child welfare. I have learned in several of these cases, that mention was made early on to…
Plaintiff sued defendant after a fire in his home alleging it was caused by material manufactured by defendant. Plaintiff hired a materials engineering expert witness to prove his case. Defendant filed a motion to exclude, which was denied by the court. The appeals court affirmed the opinion. Facts: This case…
Plaintiff sued defendants in this medical malpractice case, stating that the defendants did not properly treat the defendant while in the emergency room. The plaintiff hired three expert witnesses and the defendant filed motions to exclude. The court granted one motion and denied two. Facts: This case (J.B. v. Missouri…
Plaintiff filed suit against the defendant on a claim of trade dress infringement related to a French press coffeemaker. Plaintiff hired an industrial design expert witness and marketing expert witness to provide testimony on its behalf. The defendant filed motions to exclude, which were denied by the court. Facts: This…