Expert Witnesses News & Reports
Expert Witness News, Articles, Reports and Reference Documents
Reports on, about and for expert witnessess, in and out of the courts.
This directory features reports on court decisions and statutory changes related to expert witneses and forensic consultants, including challenges to expert testimony, Daubert hearings and related matters
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Unclear Expert Witness Opinion Discredited, Reversed on Appeal
Feb 17 ’17 — A clinical psychologist’s expert report “could have been written in a clearer manner”, the Minnesota Supreme Court noted in its reversal of a state Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals’ decision, reinstating the compensation judge’s findings.
Expert Witness Declaration Must Be “Adequately Supported”, Cal. App.
Feb 3 ’17 — An expert opinion filed in opposition to a summary judgment does not need to be as extensive as those offered in support, but it still must be “adequately supported” to be admissible, the California Court of Appeals has ruled.
Qualified Immunity for Expert Witness Who Lied, Conviction Vacated
Feb 1 ’17 — After her murder conviction was vacated, Lana Canen sued the expert witness witness who had testified that her latent fingerprint was on a medication container found at the crime scene, even though he was untrained as a latent fingerprint examiner.
Court Rejects Expert's Conclusion of Defendant's Competence
Nov 30 ’16 — If a defendant’s ability to rationally assist his attorney is in reasonable doubt, a competency hearing is required, regardless of the testimony of a mental health expert witness, the California Court of Appeals has ruled.
Asbestos: “Each and Every Breath” Expert Testimony Prohibited
Nov 23 ’16 — Science and the law are often in an awkward dance when expert witnesses testify, as is particularly evident in mesothelioma cases where science cannot quantify how much exposure to asbestos will cause the disease.
Designating Expert Does Not Waive Work Product Privilege: Miss. Sup. Ct.
Nov 18 ’16 — If counsel rescinds the designation of an expert witness without disclosing the expert’s opinions or conclusions regarding the case, then there is no disclosing event that waives work product privilege, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled.
Broadening Use of Mental Health Experts in Employment Litigation
Nov 17 ’16 — In employment litigation, mental health experts are normally seen arguing what degree of emotional distress the employee suffered, or the causes of distress. Arguing that any allegations are the result of the employee’s mental illness is somewhat unique.
Full Disclosure of Expert Testimony Required: Miss. Supreme Court
Oct 25 ’16 — Allowing an expert witness to give an opinion at trial that was not fully disclosed previously was a reversible error, the Mississippi Supreme Court has ruled, reversing the trial court judgment and remanding for a new trial.
Expert Testimony Rebuts Presumption of Regulatory Compliance
Sep 28 ’16 — Expert testimony attacking the scientific validity of evidence can rebut the presumption of regulatory compliance enjoyed by governmental bodies with statutory protections, the California Court of Appeals has ruled, reversing the trial court.
US 3rd Circuit Reverses Judgment Ignoring Expert Asbestos Opinion
Sep 16 ’16 — Evidence provided by an expert opinion cannot be ignored, the US 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed in a partial reversal of a US District Court decision, finding the factual dispute best left for the jury to decide.