Prosecutors play victim's 911 call Sep 16, 2008
The day concluded with testimony from an expert witness for the prosecution and from the sheriff's deputy who found Rolle's truck. What's next: The trial continues at 9 a.m. today in Natrona County District's main courtroom. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Innocence Project reviewing Hattiesburg area cases Sep 15, 2008
In an appeal to the Mississippi Supreme Court, Puckett claimed that West should not have been allowed to testify as an "expert witness in the field of wound patterns." Puckett based his argument on the American Academy of Forensic Science Ethics Committee's suspension of West in 1993. Puckett also claimed that his attorney should have hired "an independent pathologist" to examine the evidence and general findings of Hayne. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Judge set to rule in Maricopa County inmate-rights case Sep 15, 2008
" An expert witness for the plaintiffs, a physician, found that of 60 randomly selected medical charts, two-thirds of inmates were not given access to a doctor or did not receive medications as ordered. An inmate with a digestive disorder said it took five weeks to be seen by a doctor; she was eventually rushed to the emergency room. Some who managed to see medical staff did not get proper care, inmates argued. In one instance, a man who complained of stomach and groin pain was sent to his cell... (AZCentral -- News)
Pa. man appeals child starvation conviction Sep 14, 2008
The documents, which were cited by a child abuse expert witness at trial, included one in which the examiner said a risk assessment level appeared to have been changed from low to moderate. Armstrong County Judge Kenneth Valasek allowed the examiners report and other documents as evidence during an appeal hearing that concluded Friday. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
A Transsexual Vs. the Government - TIME Sep 14, 2008
At the trial last month, Schroer's expert witness, a University of Minnesota psychologist named Walter Bockting the incoming president of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health testified that sex is a multifaceted notion composed of several elements, one of which is one's mental gender identity ... Even the Library of Congress's expert witness acknowledged this: during the trial, Johns Hopkins physician Chester Schmidt said that after all the research is completed, he believes... (Time.com)
MARTA escalator in $1M suit Sep 12, 2008
The expert witness she hired, Joseph Stabler of St. Louis, contended the maintenance schedule created the likelihood of escalators failing, especially when they were overloaded during big events such as ball games and trade shows ... John DeLorenzi, a veteran Schindler engineer who now serves as an expert witness, said the company used a team system that allowed its mechanics to do proper maintenance in shorter time frames than the hours required by the standard maintenance schedule. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Trial set on plot to attack U.S. base Sep 10, 2008
Defense lawyers had said that with one expert witness bowing out, they needed more time to find another. Prosecutors sided with them, saying the request was reasonable because granting it would give the defense less grounds to appeal if there is a conviction. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Forensic Expert Witness Association Sep 10, 2008
Ruth H. Hilliard, who has been on the Maricopa County Superior Court bench since 1985, will talk about issues that concern expert witnesses ... The national group will hold its annual Expert Witness Summit in La Jolla, Calif. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Rouzer Trial Ends In Guilty Verdict Sep 9, 2008
Dr. Douglas Hoffman, an expert witness called to the stand, later discounted Tressler s theory on hypothermia by stating an individual with a body temperature of 83 degrees would be in a life-threatening conditioning. He further stated the individual would be unable to walk or talk and would possibly be comatose. (Fulton County News, PA)
False papers Sep 6, 2008
Mr Boyd-Smith has been employed by the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) since 1996 and works as an expert witness ... But he told the BBC that he is asked to work on cases on the basis of his many years of experience as an expert witness, not his St Regis doctorate. (BBC News -- UK)
Motata sober during crash? Sep 5, 2008
This emerged during cross-examination of the State's expert witness, Professor Michael James Stewart, in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court. Motata crashed his Jaguar into a wall on 6 January 2007, allegedly while drunk. (iAfrica.com)
Now There’s Teeth in Right to Farm Law Sep 4, 2008
All litigation costs, including expert witness fees, amounted to 549,000. We asked the judge to award that amount to Zawistowski. (Agri-View, WI)
Profile: Steve Keen Sep 1, 2008
Called as an expert witness in a court case involving multiple loans to a couple who could not afford the repayments, Keen made "a throwaway line" about how debt-to-GDP ratios in Australia were rising exponentially. Knowing he "could not rely on hyperbole as an expert", he examined the data more closely. (Sydney Morning Herald)
* Is psychiatry turning its back on the facts in favor of drugs? Aug 30, 2008
He has been involved as an expert witness in homicide and suicide trials involving SSRI drugs, and in bringing these problems to the attention of US and British regulators. Copyright: Project Syndicate This story has been viewed 421 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The last gentleman (8/10) Aug 29, 2008
It didn t matter that there was no such category of expert witness. Percy testified that in his novel The Last Gentleman, a Negro had applied for entrance at the university, and there is a riot by the students, and there is a charge mounted by the students, bearing a Confederate flag, and the incident being drawn after a true incident which occurred at the University of Mississippi in 1962. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
In Yugoslav tribunal, welling up of conscience Aug 29, 2008
During the Plavsic trial, one expert witness, Alex Boraine, who had served as head of the Methodist Church in South Africa and been part of that country's post-apartheid Truth and Reconciliation Commission, told the court that the kind of accountability brought through confessions are crucial for a society to recover after war. "If accountability is not present, then the reconciliation would be a contradiction in terms. I think systems of criminal justice exist not simply to determine guilt or... (Christian Science Monitor)
The in-dash eyewitness Aug 29, 2008
He's testified as an expert witness in a half-dozen cases, including the Hanson murder trial. "Typically, the GPS data being used is for the purpose of contradicting alibis," Price said. (News & Observer)
Mattel awarded $100m damages in Bratz decision Aug 27, 2008
Larian's financial benefit from Bratz, based on distributions to him and the value of his MGA stake, was $696 million, an expert witness for Mattel testified. MGA disputed these figures and said its Bratz profit was no more than $405 million. (Boston Globe)
Commentary: Silence on the Court Aug 27, 2008
He also serves as an expert witness and consulting counsel on Russian legal matters. . (Law.com)
Shipp: Guns and game show overshadow Georgia budget mess Aug 27, 2008
Web Search powered by YAHOO. State Schools Superintendent Kathy Cox flies to Hollywood to appear on the TV game show, "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?" (Answer: probably not. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Appeals court tosses lawsuit over anti-acne drug Aug 27, 2008
rejected the testimony of the plaintiffs chief expert witness and then dismissed the case. A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Moody s decision on Tuesday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Report lists 90 Mosquito District violations Aug 24, 2008
Sundeman thanked Porpoise Point resident Cathy Brandhorst, a former expert witness for the Department of Agriculture, for letting the district know of mistakes in pesticide use and storage. "This shouldn't be brought to our attention by a private citizen," Sundeman said. (The St. Augustine Record)
Testimony Ends in Woodward Trial Aug 23, 2008
An expert witness testified that the person never even put the car in park, but had his foot on the brakes the whole time to take off quickly. As gruesome as the evidence was, defense attorneys say it still doesn't prove Woodward pulled the trigger. (WSJA.com, AL)
Living in the past Aug 23, 2008
She agreed to appear for the National Trust as an expert witness but Carr brought an end to the court case on the day it was due to start by making his planning minister, Andrew Refshauge, the consent authority for Walsh Bay. An escape. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Driving Is Down, but Auto Insurance Rates Are Rising Aug 23, 2008
Allan Schwartz, an actuary from New Jersey who served as an expert witness for the state, said the relationship between gasoline prices, driving habits and crash frequency was well established, but the insurers had failed to take it into account, artificially inflating their requested rate increase by 2 percentage points. Representatives of the insurance industry disagreed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Over Defense Objection, Plaintiff Can Compel Videotaping of Her Deposition Aug 21, 2008
Duran opposed it, arguing that R. 4:14-9 is driven by the need to save on travel expenses or preserve testimony by an expert witness or treating physician who would be unavailable at trial. LaMarche did not fall into either category and her age and physical condition did not render her unique in a medical malpractice case, Duran said. (Law.com)
Accutane Case Before 11th Circuit Centers on Expert Witness Aug 21, 2008
The fight at the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals was over an expert witness who contends the drug causes inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, which includes disorders like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The case is part of a multidistrict litigation matter pending before U.S. District Judge James S. Moody Jr. in Tampa, Fla. (Law.com)
Democratic National Convention Media Tip Sheet -- Colorado State University Experts on Politics in the West and Election Hot Topics Aug 20, 2008
He has worked as a consultant involved with emerging trends in real estate, as an expert witness in property litigation cases, and on the applied use of statistical modeling in real estate investment and business strategy issues. To speak with Laposa, contact Emily Wilmsen at (970) 491-2336 or. (PR Newswire)
Affair With Former Client's Wife Costs Attorney $1.5 Million Aug 20, 2008
The Mississippi Supreme Court on Aug. 14 rejected Pierce's argument that the statute of limitations had expired on the alienation and emotional distress claims and his argument that the breach of contract claim was actually a legal malpractice claim requiring an expert witness. Reached by phone, Pierce said he expected an unfavorable outcome because the state Supreme Court had denied his bid to present oral argument on appeal. (Law.com)
Lead Paint Lawyers Ask Rhode Island to Pay Their Court Costs Aug 20, 2008
Defendants have so far filed for $240,000 in costs related to the court-ordered hiring of examiners to review the state's remediation plan after the verdict, but Pohl and Cavanagh says that number is likely to rise into the seven figures as the firms calculate costs for transcripts, copying and expert witness fees for a case that has stretched nine years and included two trials and massive discovery. Several large teams of Am Law 100 Lawyers and local counsel have clocked time on the matter... (Law.com)
Conviction Upheld In Tongan Royal Deaths Aug 20, 2008
A defense expert witness said her speed was above 70 mph. Delgado told police she had been driving 70 to 75 mph and had changed lanes several times before the crash, the First District Court of Appeal said in Tuesday's ruling. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Is Accutane harmful? Aug 20, 2008
The federal appeals court in Atlanta is scheduled to hear arguments Tuesday over whether a U.S. district court judge in Florida should have dismissed testimony from an expert witness who would have testified that the anti-acne drug Accutane is linked to medical problems. The argument is central to the case for nine plaintiffs who say the medication, distributed by New Jersey-based Hoffmann-La Roche, caused adverse health effects. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
NCT: LETTERS, Aug. 18, 2008 Aug 19, 2008
"But he punted, and punted badly. He shanked the kick. Bill wrote on Aug 18, 2008 2:28 PM:Hey DarksidePrisoners at GITMO have no right to American courts as they are POWs. Only a recent SC decision overturning 200 years of precedent says otherwise. The first time were attacked Im going to blame people like you who were more concerned with terrorists than you were Americans. Giving them rights to our courts grants them discovery options that could jeopardize national security.Ask the architect of... (North County Times)
York gets two five-year sentences Aug 19, 2008
Peck also claimed that the defense was denied the opportunity to present an expert witness from California through videotaped testimony. For the full story, see the Aug. 18 edition of The Washington Evening Journal. (Washington Journal, IA)
Retired deputy police chief saluted for service Aug 19, 2008
Over the years McHugh took many special courses, many of which helped him to qualify as an expert witness for accident reconstruction. McHugh and his wife Mary, who have been married for 34 years, have two daughters: Jennifer and Colleen. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Price-fixing comes back after Supreme Court ruling Aug 18, 2008
"What we're seeing here is the potential for a reshaping of the retail landscape in America," says Gregory Gunlach, a marketing professor at the University of North Florida, who was an expert witness for the plaintiff in last year's Supreme Court case. State attorneys general are warning that minimum pricing, also known as "resale price maintenance," will feed inflation. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Virginia Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison on Weapons and Explosives Charges Following Arrest on Capitol Hill Aug 16, 2008
"We also want to thank the Assistant U.S. Attorneys for their outstanding work and prosecution of Gorbey. These outstanding efforts and the combined teamwork have resulted in getting a felon off the streets." In announcing today's sentence, U.S. Attorney Taylor and USCP Chief Morse commended USCP Liaison Sergeant Wayne Howell who coordinated efforts to interview dozens of officers who were involved in this case; USCP Criminal Investigators Mark Crawford, Joseph DePalma, Dennis Holland and Hugh... (PR Newswire)
Bank team goes for the Golden Aug 16, 2008
Testifying as an expert witness in federal court against bankers accused of criminal behavior was part of Golden s job in 34 years with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the federal agency that oversees national banking institutions. Before retiring in March, he finished his career as the agency s ombudsman, acting as an arbitrator in cases where banks challenged examination findings. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
More of this story Aug 14, 2008
Dr. Bob Gale, a forensic psychiatrist, testified as an expert witness for the defense, saying Adams suffered from an paranoid personality disorder. Adams began drinking at age seven, Gale said, and was drinking heavily by the age of 13, supplied with alcohol by an uncle with mental illness. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Zoning board set to make decision on retreat application Aug 13, 2008
Food For Life attorney Peter Friedman then called Jenkintown architect John DiBenedetto to testify as an expert witness on behalf of the group. DiBenedetto presented the board with a site plan and a number of photos of each structure as well as the ponds found on the property and the gates at its entrance. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Gladstone specializes in buyers and sellers Aug 13, 2008
To capitalize on these opportunities, Lally has done a lot of soft marketing, working the speakers circuit and serving as an expert witness in legal actions related to the industry. It s been a lot of creating-the-brand type of work, he said. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Sexual history to be left out of rape trial Aug 12, 2008
Costanzo also mentioned that he would probably be calling expert witness Dr. Richard Hamill, a clinical psychologist, to testify. I wanted to give defense counsel time to prepare or call a rebuttal witness, said Costanzo. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
At Guantánamo Bay, one verdict delivered and one pending Aug 11, 2008
Her decisions to grant or deny financing for items like the defense's expert witness fees or defense lawyers' transportation were not explained during the trial. She has never granted an interview to a reporter. (International Herald Tribune)
How Wecht served 2 sides in malpractice suit Aug 10, 2008
Dr. Chauhan and Uniontown Hospital, which was also named as a defendant, hired Dr. Wecht to be their expert witness when the girl's family filed a wrongful death claim alleging they failed to diagnose Reye's syndrome ... "Dr. Wecht claims that whenever we contacted him about this case, to include providing him with a copy of the hospital chart and the plaintiffs' expert witness reports, he took it upon himself to re-review the case, to include researching the literature, examining the slides and... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Conveniently Not Updating? Aug 8, 2008
He wrote that a December, 2006, declaration from a former Equifax employee, John Ulzheimer, serving as an expert witness for the plaintiffs, along with other information, suggests that "a jury could reasonably conclude" that TransUnion and Equifax "acted knowingly" in not updating bankrupt accounts. Equifax and TransUnion have denied the plaintiffs' allegations in the case and declined to comment. (BusinessWeek)
Judge Rejects Mistrial Motion in Bratz Case Aug 5, 2008
MGA attorneys have sought to block testimony from an expert witness who has estimated in court filings that Mattel is owed about $1. 6 billion in lost profits and other damages from the popular Bratz dolls. (Law.com)
Young teachers lose sight of line Aug 3, 2008
Some new teachers who aren't confident in their skills can find it difficult to set clear boundaries, said Dennis Dunklee, a retired principal and education professor who has been an expert witness in lawsuits involving teachers accused of inappropriate behavior. "One of the things we say to student teachers is don't try to make friends with the students, set your boundaries," Dunklee said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Lawyer Calls Former Paralegal's 'Sexual Predator' Claims 'Ridiculous and Not True' Aug 2, 2008
As detailed in in Angela Robinson v. Richard N. Laminack, et al., Robinson alleges Laminack once offered her $15,000 to stay with him in a hotel room in Las Vegas over a weekend and once suggested she perform a sexual act on an expert witness to improve his mood and testimony ... As to the allegation he offered Robinson $15,000 to spend the weekend with him in Las Vegas in December 2007, Laminack says: "Not true." As to the allegation he asked Robinson to perform a sex act on an expert witness... (Law.com)
Accountant digs into numbers Jul 31, 2008
Smigocki has been an expert witness on at least 75 contracting cases, either in the courtroom or deposition room. Law firms hire him as a contracting expert and to validate a company audit and test the findings. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Prominent Lawyer Accused by Former Paralegal of Being 'Sexual Predator' Jul 30, 2008
A former paralegal at Houston lawyer 's current and former firms alleges the prominent plaintiffs lawyer is a "sexual predator" who once offered her $15,000 to stay with him in a hotel room in Las Vegas over a weekend and once suggested she perform a sexual act on an expert witness to improve his mood and testimony. Defendants in the suit Angela Robinson filed in state district court in Houston on July 25 are Laminack; his current firm, ; and the , formerly known as O'Quinn, Laminack & Pirtle in... (Law.com)
Electronic Arts posts smaller loss, misses targets Jul 30, 2008
Upcoming games such as "Spore" from "Sims" creator Will Wright, as well as "Dead Space" and "Mirror's Edge, a first-person adventure game, should drive results higher for the rest of the year. EA stopped giving quarterly guidance last quarter, and instead updates its annual outlook four times a year. This has some analysts worried that the company's stock price will be more volatile. The company did say during a conference call with analysts it expects to post an adjusted loss for its second... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
International Arbitration: Now Getting Longer and More Costly Jul 29, 2008
Expert witness costs could, of course, be eliminated if parties and their counsel decided against using them. However, that is unlikely, given the predilection of litigators to seek advantage for their client. (Law.com)
Final charge in transplant death faces dismissal Jul 29, 2008
Much of the defense's expert witness testimony given during the preliminary hearing focused on hypothetical situations, such as what would happen if a patient in Navarro's condition was given high doses of pain-killers and sedatives. He wasn't trying to kill anyone, Schwartzbach added. (Santa Maria Times)
• Guantanamo jurors shown graphic film on Al Qaeda Jul 29, 2008
Kohlmann, who was rejected as an expert witness in the Jose Padilla terrorism trial, was paid $20,000 to produce the film ... Geoffrey Corn, a law professor and former judge advocate general, was called as an expert witness for the defense earlier in the day. (Q13.com, WA)
Computer Forensic Cases Jul 27, 2008
Data Recovery and Expert Witness Testimony ... Most include data recovery and expert witness testimony ... also known as digital forensics is the application of computer investigation and analysis techniques (which includes data recovery) and is often followed up with expert witness testimony in court. (Suite101.com)
Union Man Found Guilty in DWI Trial Jul 26, 2008
Parks said the defense had four expert witnesses flown in from different areas of the country, including Florida and Georgia. The prosecution had one expert witness. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Holy Land Foundation Defendants Allege Court-Appointed Attorney Fees Unpaid Jul 23, 2008
One expert witness who worked for the defense in the first trial has not been paid and is reluctant to commit to the retrial, the defendants allege ... In a July 10 order, Solis granted the defendants' May 30 joint motion for extension of time to file reports on their expert witnesses. (Law.com)
South Dakota biker gang trial moved, delayed Jul 23, 2008
At a hearing Tuesday in Rapid City, Judge Gene Paul Kean granted the defense's request to move the trial and another to delay it a few weeks so a defense expert witness could be available, according to the Custer County clerk of court. The trial is now scheduled to start Nov. 3 and take several weeks. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Liposuction investigation hits snag Jul 23, 2008
The college wants its expert witness, who may testify against Dr. Yazdanfar, to both observe her doing a liposuction and to interview her, Ms. Tremaine-Lloyd told reporters. "I say no. The doctor is entitled to the protection of natural justice. You can't try to prove your case out of her mouth," Mr. Tremaine-Lloyd said. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Former state psychologist faces porn charges Jul 22, 2008
He was an expert witness in hundreds of cases, Light said ... Belanger's testimony isn't likely to affect North Dakota cases because of a law that required supporting testimony from two expert witnesses to justify indefinite confinement of sexually dangerous individuals, state and federal officials said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Justice grinds on ... and on Jul 22, 2008
Shaibani, a physicist by training, makes himself available as an expert witness. His testibaloney has already led to at least one new trial for a defendant he helped put away for murder. (News & Observer)
Custer biker gunfight trial may be delayed, moved Jul 22, 2008
The defense also asked for a short delay in the trial to Nov. 3 so a key expert witness is available. Share This Story. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Your Choice: Six For Sheriff On July 29 Jul 18, 2008
I have testified in dozens of criminal cases and am recognized, by the courts, as an "expert witness" in certain fields. I have been a fully certified law enforcement officer, by the State of Oklahoma's Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (C.L.E.E.T.), graduating at the top of my class, for over 31 years and have been a C.L.E.E.T. certified instructor for over 16 years. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Philadelphia Stock Exchange Settlement Faces One More Bump in Contentious Road Jul 17, 2008
Within about six months, the two sides went through hundreds of thousands of pages of documents, 43 days of depositions and five expert witness depositions, resulting in 1,200 exhibits that were prepared for a trial that never came. Deutsch said a court-sponsored mediation, led by Vice Chancellor Stephen P. Lamb, resulted in a settlement on the eve of trial. (Law.com)
Keeping Up the PACE Jul 17, 2008
House also works for the California Public Utilities Commission as an expert witness on transmission issues and is their water-energy expert. The great thing about PACE is that youre not simply saying no, youre saying just not here, said House. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
