Anjelica Cappellino, J.D.

There are two types of damages: compensatory damages and non-economic damages. Compensatory damages compensate the plaintiff for monies lost due to the injury, such as lost wages, medical expenses, or loss of future earnings. The idea behind compensatory damages is…

Within United States jurisprudence, there are generally two major competing standards which are based in two seminal decisions – a D.C. Circuit case, Frye v. United States, 293 F. 1013 (D.C. Cir. 1923), and a U.S. Supreme Court decision, Daubert…

An expert witness, by nature, is a deferential figure during a trial who possesses knowledge that the average juror (or judge, or attorney) does not. According to the legal definition under Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence, a…

With $232.9 billion in revenue last year, Amazon.com is the world’s largest online retailer, making up almost 50% of the United States ecommerce market. Amazon sells over 12 million products, with more than 50% of its sales coming from third-party…

The admissibility of expert testimony is a question for the courts. But what qualifies as an expert in one jurisdiction may not pass muster in another. State courts do not share a uniform standard for admissibility. Some states subscribe to…

Class action lawsuits are an important component of the legal system because they give large groups of individuals, who may otherwise be unable or unwilling to file personal lawsuits, the opportunity to adjudicate legal claims in an efficient and fair…

Over the past few years, the governing standard for expert admissibility in the state of Florida has been uncertain, to say the least. But in the recent decision, In re: Amendments to the Florida Evidence Code, No. SC19-107 (Fla. May…

The general purpose of expert testimony is to help clarify issues of fact that are beyond the purview of the typical fact finder. Obviously, the types of experts needed on a case are wholly dependent on the litigation subject matter.…

Psychologists are highly trained in the study of the human mind and behavior. So it’s no surprise that they can offer unique perspectives in legal proceedings. For instance, psychology experts may testify about the mental state of a defendant or…

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently updated its information regarding a correlation between breast implants and the development of a specific type of cancer. Now, several lawsuits have already been filed against various implant manufacturers, and more such…