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Products Liability Expert Witness Case Summary

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The involvement of a Products Liability Expert Witness was central to the court’s analysis. Plaintiffs in this MDL alleged that exposure to paraquat, manufactured by Syngenta and distributed by Chevron, led to the development of Parkinson’s disease.

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Ladders and Scaffolds Expert Witness Case Summary

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The involvement of a Ladders & Scaffolds Expert Witness was central to the court’s analysis. Case Background Plaintiff Michael Lehmann sustained injuries after falling from a scaffold manufactured by Louisville Ladder Inc.

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Biomechanics Expert Witness Case Summary

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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 the defendant, Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. Introduction In the recent case of Trice v.

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Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness Testimony Allowed

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Summary: Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness allowed to provide testimony even though the defendant’s argued that he was not qualified to offer an opinion on miters saws as he does not have the requisite experience on the topic. The plaintiff hired Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness Dr. Charles E. Home Depot USA, Inc.

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Fire Expert Witness Case Summary

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This case prominently featured the involvement of a Fire Expert Witness to assess the causes and contributing factors of the fire. the manufacturer of the cladding materials, alleging that the company’s products were defective and contributed to the fire’s severity. Continue reading

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Case Summary Involving an Electrical Expert Witness

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2010), the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan addressed the admissibility of testimony from an electrical engineering expert witness in a subrogation claim following a house fire. Case Background Meemic Insurance Company, the plaintiff, insured a residence that suffered significant damage due to a fire.

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Forklift Expert Witness Case Summary

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The testimony of a Forklifts Expert Witness was central to the court’s analysis. Case Background On May 18, 2001, Jason Robinson, the plaintiff, was operating a stand-up forklift designed and manufactured by Crown Equipment Corporation (the defendant) at a plant in West Memphis, Arkansas.