After a residence fire, the insurer filed suit against the manufacturer of a space heater. The defendant filed a motion to exclude the testimony of plaintiff’s explosions expert. The court denied the motion.
Daubert Shorts
Here are some recent challenges to expert witness testimony in federal and state courts:
- Danielides v. Northrop Grumman Corporation (Illinois Northern District Court – October 8th, 2015) – Expert Ronald Flom, a retired U.S. Army Colonel, was excluded from testifying as a government procurement expert.
- Mcdaniel v. Kidde Residential & Commercial (Pennsylvania District Court – October 8th, 2015) – Expert David J. Bizzak, Ph.D., P.E., a professional engineer expert witness who specializes in product failures, was allowed to testify in products liability case involving a fire extinguisher.
Expert in Pest Control Testifies in Hot Tub Products Liability Case
Four experts testified in a products liability case involving a hot tub. One, an expert in pest management, opined about rodents chewing on electrical wires, which may have caused the fire.
Testimony of Expert Witness Upheld in Child Sexual Abuse Case
Defendant was convicted of first degree sexual abuse and subsequently appealed his conviction on two grounds, one on the court’s exclusion of his expert witness. The court confirmed the lower court opinion.
Expert Testimony in Child Abuse Case Upheld on Appeal
Father convicted of sexual abusing his daughter appeals an opinion of the lower court which disallowed expert witness testimony of psychiatrist. The appeals court upheld the opinions.
Expert Testimony For Three Experts in Patent Case Allowed
In two separate opinions, the court allowed the testimony of three witnesses in a patent dispute.
Numerous Experts Challenged in Marine Sonar Surveying Case
Plaintiff sued defendants related to a accident involving a boat and a drilling rig at sea. There were challenges to the numerous experts. Most of the challenges were denied, while a few scattered parts of motions were granted.
Testimony of Three Expert Witnesses Challenged In Case of Dog Shooting
The owner of a dog that was shot by a police officer sued for violation of his fourth amendment rights. The plaintiff called upon three witnesses to assist in his case. The challenge was mostly denied.
Attorney’s Expert Witness Testimony on Handling Insurance Claims Not Allowed
Defendants hired an attorney with three decades of handling insurance cases as an expert. Plaintiff’s challenged and the motion was granted.
Expert Testimony of Economics Expert in Bauxite Antitrust Case Allowed
Plaintiff’s hired economics expert to opine on damages. Defendants filed a motion to exclude on reliability factors. The court denied the motion.