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Kristin Casler is a legal writer and journalist who served as the editor for LexisNexis Mealey’s litigation news monitor for 17 years.Articles by Kristin Casler
Real estate expert witness advises on bankruptcy protection for property owner
A real estate expert witness advises on a case involving bankruptcy protection. Plaintiff is the trustee of the bankruptcy of the owner-debtor of a two-story residential building and the land it occupies and its real estate management company. A creditor…
Posted on inWorkplace safety expert witness advises on workplace accident that resulted in loss of limb
A workplace safety expert witness advises on a case involving a plaintiff who lost his leg in a workplace accident. He was employed as a laborer. His job was to push pellets unloaded from a train into an opening in…
Posted on inJudge Admits/Excludes Patent Expert Witnesses in Honeywell Heating Patent Dispute
Case: Honeywell International, Inc. v. ICM Controls Corp., No. 11-569 (JNE/TNL), U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota; August 27, 2014 Background: Plaintiff Honeywell International Inc. asserts 19 counts against defendant ICM Controls Corp. It is accused of alleged…
Posted on in News & Working with ExpertsAccident Reconstructionist Blames Automotive Crash on Following Too Closely
Case: Sandra and Fred Seamans v. Andrew B. Tremontana, et al., No. 3:13–0698, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania; Sept. 3, 2014 Background: This case involves an accident between Sandra and Fred Seamans and Andrew Tremontana. It occurred on…
Posted on in News & Working with ExpertsAccounting Expert Witness Properly Allowed in Tax Fraud Case, 10th Circuit Concludes
Case: United States v. Curtis L. Morris, No. 12–1474, 10th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals; July 28, 2014 Background: Defendant Curtis L. Morris is an accountant and bookkeeper accused of playing an integral part in a tax-fraud conspiracy. Morris would…
Posted on in News & Working with ExpertsCrane expert advises on injury caused by swinging load
A crane expert advises on a case involving a crane operator who was crushed by a swinging load. Plaintiff, a railroad car-man was severely and permanently injured while working at a railroad car derailment on track owned by the defendant…
Posted on inInfectious disease expert advises on MRSA infections post surgery
An infectious disease expert advises on a case involving a spinal surgery patient who alleges that he acquired MRSA from his surgeon. Defendant doctor recommended spine surgery for plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges he promised immediate pain relief and that the surgery was…
Posted on inLegal malpractice expert advises on failure to stay and settle patent case
A legal malpractice expert advises on a case involving a plaintiff who filed a patent infringement case against the underlying defendant. After many years, a federal jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff and awarded $1.85 million. Defendant…
Posted on inEmployment expert advises on discrimination for firing of police officer
An employment expert advises on a case involving a police officer who alleged discrimination after he was terminated. The police officer was arrested for drunken driving and was fired. He sued the city for discrimination based on his medical condition,…
Posted on inAccident reconstructionist advises on slip and fall in retail setting
An accident reconstructionist advises on a case involving a pharmacy shopper who slipped and fell on liquid laundry detergent. Plaintiff was shopping in a pharmacy and carrying a 50-ounce bottle of liquid laundry detergent that he planned to buy. Unbeknownst…
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