Expert Witness Blog

Defendant hired a Structural Engineering Expert Witness to provide testimony in a litigation involving the construction of a building.  Plaintiff filed a motion to exclude the testimony of this expert.  The court granted the motion to exclude in part and denied the motion in part.

Facts:  This case (Jeanes v. McBride et al – United States District Court – Western District of Louisiana – June 24th, 2019) involves the construction of a building on the plaintiff’s property and discussed the project with the defendant.  The plaintiff filed this lawsuit against the defendant stating that the defendant did not obtain the permit needed to construct the building and that there were numerous defects in the building.  The defendant hired Dr. Jerry Householder (Structural Engineering Expert Witness) to provide testimony.  The plaintiff filed a motion to exclude this expert from testifying.

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Plaintiffs hired an Information Technology Expert Witness to provide testimony.  Defendant filed a motion to exclude this expert from testifying.  The court denied the motion to exclude.

Facts:  This case (Childress et al v. JPMorgan Chase & Co. et al – United States District Court – Eastern District of North Carolina – July 2nd, 2019) involves a claim under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) as well as other laws.  The plaintiffs allege that debts that they incurred by the defendant should have been reduced to a 6% interest rate.  The plaintiffs have hired Arthur Olsen (Information Technology Expert Witness) to provide testimony.  The defendant has filed a motion to exclude this expert witness from testifying.

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Plaintiff sued defendant related to a trademark infringement claim.  Defendant hired an Insurance Adjuster Expert Witness to provide testimony.  Plaintiff filed a motion to exclude this testimony.  The court granted the motion to exclude.

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Plaintiff filed suit against defendant related to a motor vehicle collision.  Defendant hired an Automotive Expert Witness to provide testimony.  Plaintiff filed a motion to exclude this testimony.  The court granted the motion in part and denied it in part.

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Plaintiff filed suit against defendant related to a data-security breach.  Plaintiff hired a Cybersecurity Expert Witness to provide testimony.  The defendant filed a motion to exclude this testimony.  The court denied the motion to exclude.

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Plaintiff filed an indictment against defendant related to an unlawful distribution of controlled substances.  Plaintiff hired an Emergency Medicine Expert Witness to provide testimony.  Defendant filed a motion to exclude this expert testimony.  The court denied the motion to exclude.

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Plaintiff filed suit against defendant involving a motor vehicle accident.  The defendant hired a Spine Surgery Expert Witness to provide testimony.  The plaintiff filed a motion to exclude this expert from testifying.  The court denied the motion.

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Plaintiff filed suit against defendants involving a product liability claim.  The plaintiff hired a Professional Engineering Expert Witness to provide testimony.  The defendants have filed a motion to exclude this expert from testifying.  The court denied the motion to exclude.

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Plaintiff filed suit against defendant related to a slip and fall.  Plaintiff hired a Property Management Expert Witness to provide testimony.  Defendant filed a motion to exclude the testimony.  The court granted the motion to exclude.

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Plaintiff filed suit against defendant related to a motor-vehicle collision. Defendant hired a Psychology Expert Witness to provide testimony.  Plaintiff filed a motion to exclude this expert from testifying.  The court denied the motion to exclude.

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