In the recent decision of JOLLEY v. McCLAIN, Oklahoma Supreme Court 2025, the Oklahoma Supreme Court addressed the scope of permissible discovery into the financial records of a Tax Expert Witness in condemnation proceedings. The case provides critical guidance on the intersection of expert witness bias, discovery rights, and the…
The complex world of art authentication and ownership disputes came into sharp focus in Kozar v. Christie’s, Inc., New York Other Courts 2011, where an Antiques, Art, & Collectibles Appraisal Expert Witness played a crucial role in establishing the rightful ownership of a valuable painting that had been consigned to…
In the pivotal case of Libas, Ltd. v. United States, 193 F.3d 1361 (Fed. Cir. 1999), the role of the Import/Export Expert Witness was central to the dispute over the classification of imported fabric and the reliability of expert testimony in customs litigation. Background and Facts Libas, Ltd., an importer…
Introduction In the recent case of Impagliazzo v. Judlau Contracting, Inc., 2023 NY Slip Op 50952(U) (N.Y. App. Div. 2023), the testimony of a Slip, Trip & Fall Expert Witness was crucial. This case involved a worker who tripped and fell on a rebar mat at a construction site,…
Introduction In the recent case of Crofts v. Issaquah School District, No. 19-35473 (9th Cir. 2022), the expertise of a Child Safety Expert Witness was crucial. This case involved allegations of negligence in supervising a child with special needs, leading to the child’s injury. Background of the Case The…
Introduction In the recent case of Monsanto Company v. Hardeman, No. 19-16636 (9th Cir. 2023), the testimony of a Chemicals Expert Witness played a pivotal role. This case revolved around claims that Monsanto’s herbicide, Roundup, caused non-Hodgkin lymphoma in the plaintiff, Edwin Hardeman. Background of the Case Edwin Hardeman…
Introduction In the recent case of Kenai Ironclad Corp. v. CP Marine Services, LLC, No. 22-30311 (5th Cir. 2023), the testimony of an Admiralty & Maritime Expert Witness played a pivotal role. This case involved a breach of contract related to the repair and conversion of an offshore supply vessel.…
Introduction In the recent case of Johnson v. FedEx Freight, Inc., No. 21-1456 (E.D. Mo. 2023), the testimony of a Black Box/Data Recorder Expert Witness was pivotal. This case involved a severe vehicular accident where the plaintiff, Johnson, claimed that the truck driver employed by FedEx Freight was negligent…
Introduction In the recent case of Trice v. Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc., the expertise of a Biomechanics Expert Witness was crucial. This case involved a tragic motor vehicle collision that resulted in severe injuries to a toddler, raising questions about the safety and design of a booster seat manufactured by…
Introduction In the recent case of Dooley v. United States, No. 22-995 (2d Cir. 2023), the testimony of a Bicycle Expert Witness was pivotal. This case involved a cyclist, Dooley, who suffered significant injuries after colliding with an open car door operated by a U.S. Marine recruiter. Background of…